The Ohio State University Institute for Democratic Engagement & Accountability
We are grounded in a fundamental principle: When citizens and elected officials participate in civil, representative, and focused dialogue, it fosters mutual respect, enhances decision-making, and builds greater faith in the democratic process.
After launching the Summer Democracy Fellows program this past summer, IDEA is seeking applications for the second cohort for summer of 2027.
From the end of May through mid-August,…
After the fellowship
After a summer working inside a congressional office, Maxwell came away with a much more practical understanding of how Congress works. He saw how research, writing, and…
After the fellowship
Elise Britton went to Capitol Hill to learn about government. By the end of the summer, she understood much more clearly how much government depends on people talking to one…
After the fellowship
Ryan Mahoney, pictured on the right with Rep. Emilia Sykes, spent his summer as an IDEA Summer Democracy Fellow in her Washington, D.C., office, where he worked alongside…
