The Harvard Political Review is a quarterly, nonpartisan political journal and dynamic online platform produced entirely by undergraduates. We welcome all Harvard College students, regardless of concentration, level of experience, or political leaning.
If you are interested in joining the HPR during the Spring 2021 Comp, please fill out this form.
How can I get involved?
There are a number of ways to contribute to the Harvard Political Review. We are always seeking new staff writers and contributors for our digital publication and online content. Please direct inquiries about the Editorial Board to President Marian Bothner.
In addition, students can join the HPR’s Publishing Board. For those who are financially inclined, the Business Associate track offers a creative, hands-on opportunity to gain experience in sales, circulation, and advertising. Students with design interest can become a Design Associate and students with an interest in video and photo production can become a Multimedia Associate. Anyone interested in web development, data science, or any aspect of technology can join the tech team and, upon completion of our comp, become a Senior Engineer. Contact Publisher Yao Yu.
How do I comp the Harvard Political Review’s Editorial Staff?
The requirements for students seeking to comp (i.e., join) the editorial staff of the magazine are as follows:
- Publish three articles
- Attend comp meetings, section meetings, and social events
The Harvard Political Review meets bi-weekly on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 2 pm at the Institute of Politics (now on Zoom).
What about the HPR’s Publishing Staff?
The publishing staff is application based, please refer to the application form to apply. You do not need prior experience to apply.
If you have questions about your current comp status or any of the comp requirements, please contact Staff Director George Dalianis.
