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Apply to the Institute

​Congratulations on your decision to apply to LEHI!
​You are seeking to join an extensive graduate network of over 300 legislators and policymakers from across North America!
Application and the Selection Process
  • Please read the instructions and then click "Apply to the Institute" at the bottom of the page. 
  • You are applying for an opportunity to join the 2020 LEHI Cohort. This is not registration into the 2020 Cohort. After applying, your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified of whether or not you have been accepted into the cohort. If accepted, you will be provided with a link to register for and join the Institute. 

Eligibility Requirements
  • Elected state or provincial legislators from the U.S. or Canada
  • Legislators currently serving on energy, natural resources, or environment committees
  • Legislators interested in making energy part of their legislative career
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How to Apply
  • Before applying, you are encouraged to get a recommendation from your caucus leadership. Priority is given to legislators who have been endorsed by official caucus leadership. Endorsements from LEHI alumni are also encouraged. 
  • LEHI is a two-part Institute with a limited class size of approximately 40 participants. You are required to attend both sessions and commit to a total of 58 of 60 classroom hours to graduate. In some circumstances, such as special sessions, exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Institute organizers. Please be respectful of other applicants by ensuring you are able to commit to both sessions. 
  • Tuition for LEHI is $5000 USD per participant. Travel and accommodations is estimated at $3000 USD. 
    Limited scholarships to cover full or partial costs of both tuition and travel & accommdations are available for qualified applicants. If accepted, you will be provided with scholarship opportunities. In previous years, most of our participants have been able to receive full or partial scholarships. For more information on scholarships such as what legislative organization you might be eligible to receive a scholarship through, visit the "Scholarship Opportunities" page. 

Next Steps
  • The application deadline is March 31, 2020.
  • You will be notified of your selection into the 2020 Cohort by April 30, 2020. Most applicants will receive notification sooner than this.
  • If you are not selected into the 2020 Cohort, you may be asked to serve as an alternate, or waitlisted for the 2021 Cohort.  
  • If you have questions about the status of your application, contact Nate Weigel at nate.weigel@pnwer.org or 206-443-7723. 
  • For other questions, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page. 

Selection Criteria
Selection of applicants is based upon a combination of the following criteria:
  • Energy-related legislative committee assignments, experience, and/or commitment to energy policy
  • Endorsement from caucus leadership and/or LEHI alumni
  • A balance of bi-partisan, diverse, and geographically diverse participants
  • Selection of applicants will be at the discretion of the Institute partner organizations
  • All applications will be considered

Application and Selection Timeline
  • January 1 : Applications open for the 2020 Cohort
  • March 31: Application deadline
  • April 1-30: Review and selection of applicants
  • May 1: Notification of acceptance to applicants and registration for Institute
  • July 11-14: First LEHI Session in Richland, WA
  • November 19-21: Second LEHI Session in Washington, D.C. and 2020 Cohort Graduation Ceremony