A World-Changing Company
Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more.
Valley Forge Grants
Some problems can’t wait for a diploma.
We're looking for young Americans who've found a problem worth solving — and are ready to confront it now. If selected, you’ll receive $10,000, full access to Palantir’s software platform, and support from Palantir engineers. The rest is up to you. At summer's end, you'll have the opportunity to present your work to other exceptional builders and Palantir engineers.
We call this program Valley Forge for a reason. In the winter of 1777, Washington’s army retreated to a freezing Pennsylvania encampment, outmatched, undersupplied, injured, and ill. The men who endured that winter, who drilled in the snow and kept the embers burning when victory seemed impossible, emerged that spring as the force that would win the Revolution. The qualities they displayed — their fortitude and determination to act on their belief before anyone else thought it possible — carried this nation to its 250th birthday this summer. We’re looking for young people who want to take those qualities forward and lead America to its 500th.
Grant amount of $10,000 (up to $2,500 of which is reserved to cover travel to opening and closing events).
Apply by March 15, 2026.
What We Value
Extraordinary ability to confront open-ended and ambiguous problems
High degree of agency and initiative
Willingness to learn proactively, make decisions independently, and ask questions when stuck
Experience with programming, scripting, or statistical packages (eg. Python, R, Matlab, SQL)
What We Require
Current U.S. high schoolers graduating in 2026 or 2027
Available for summer 2026 to work on your project
Travel to attend a kickoff in June and travel to present your completed project in August
Submit a 2-3 minute unlisted Youtube video responding to the prompt on the application page
If you want to empower the world's most important institutions, you belong here. Palantir values excellence regardless of background. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all, including but not limited to Veterans and those with disabilities. Palantir is committed to making the application process accessible to everyone and will provide a reasonable accommodation for those living with a disability. If you need an accommodation for the application process
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