From the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation July 10, 2020 PhD Student Devika Lakhote Harris Public Policy PhD Student Devika Lakhote was selected by the University of Chicago's Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation as one of the 2020-21 Urban Doctoral Fellows. The Urban Doctoral Fellows program is "a yearlong writing and professionalization experience" that provides up to ten doctoral students from any department or School at the University with support to continue their research on urban issues. Lakhote's research focuses on discrimination in public goods access for disadvantaged groups in urban India. Full coverage available at the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States