Membership

Membership is by nomination.

Members are recommended by faculty, advisers and fellow students, then invited to interview. Our founding cohort is forming now.

How it works

Selective on drive, not pedigree.

Nomination

Faculty, advisers and current members recommend students they believe fit the network.

Conversation

Nominees meet with chapter leaders to talk about their ambitions and our principles.

Invitation

Those who are a strong fit are invited to join their chapter's cohort.

Students who haven't been nominated can request consideration by writing to team@1727network.org.

What we look for

High agency, in every field.

Students who start things, lead things and ship things. They believe in markets, growth and government that actually works, and they are committed to liberal democracy and open debate.

Members are headed into finance, technology, consulting, law, policy, startups, media and government. Independents and former Republicans who share these values are welcome.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Who can be nominated?

Undergraduates at schools where we have or are building a chapter. Our founding cohort is forming now, with chapters planned at UChicago, Harvard and Penn.

What is expected of members?

Show up to the monthly dinner, contribute to the Standing Queries and help recruit the next class.

Is this a partisan organization?

We are center-left in outlook and independent of any party or campaign. Members share our principles, and independents who share them are welcome.

Can you guarantee internships or jobs?

No. Members earn their roles. We open doors through referrals, mentors and interviews with partner organizations.

I'm not headed into politics. Is this for me?

Yes. Most members build careers outside politics. The point is to stay connected to public life wherever your career takes you.

Membership

Membership is by nomination.

Our founding cohort is forming now. Members are recommended by faculty, advisers and fellow students, then invited to interview.

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