Become an ICDP Fellow on your campus.
Disagreement doesn't have to be a dead end. As an ICDP Fellow, you'll participate in and lead the conversations that help students engage across real differences on the issues that matter most. You'll build skills in dialogue facilitation, join a cohort of peers at your institution and connect with student fellows from six partner institutions across the country to make campuses a better place to disagree.
The Application Process
Each year, the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership selects six to seven fellows to foster meaningful dialogue across difference on campus. Fellows design and host programs that invite students to engage thoughtfully with issues of public interest — ranging from dialogue-based discussions and election debate watch parties to events that encourage open conversation about civic life.
ICDP Fellows receive a $1,000 stipend for their year-long participation and are required to attend a fully funded in-person orientation and retreat at the Prindle Institute for Ethics in early August. During the fall and spring terms, ICDP Fellows meet with their campus cohort every other week and participate in monthly online dialogues with fellows from across the six partner institutions. Fellows are also expected to attend two capstone events, one in each semester. The program requires approximately two to three hours per week on average. An in-person winter workshop is planned for late January and fellows are encouraged to attend.
2026-2027 Applications
Applications for the 2026-27 cohort open March 31 and close April 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Undergraduates from all concentrations and political backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The online application asks for a brief statement of interest, a paragraph about experiences that have shaped your perspectives on political issues, a few discussion topics you’d like to explore, and a resume.