Policy Research Scholars
Introduction
As part of its effort to facilitate policy research by GW faculty, GWIPP sponsors the Policy Research Scholar program. This annual competition is open to all GW full-time regular-active status faculty, including research faculty. Applicants submit a short (1-2 pages) proposed program of policy research. Policy-related research is defined very broadly, as indicated by the winning topics from earlier cohorts of Policy Research Scholars. Click the link for a listing of past Policy Research Scholars.
Selectee Benefits
Those selected are given the title of Policy Research Scholar and serve in that capacity for a one year period. Along with other resources, Policy Research Scholars receive $10,000 for summer stipend and/or course release. Policy Research Scholars will also be given the assistance of the GWIPP Policy Research Program staff in preparing research proposals, budgets, and arranging university sign-offs as well as managing the award when it is received. There is also the possibility of receiving research support from graduate research assistants who will be assigned to the Policy Research Scholars on an as needed basis.
Responsibilities of Policy Research Scholars Policy Research Scholars are expected to prepare at least one proposal for externally funded policy-related research during their tenure and to engage in policy research. Scholars are also expected to present an informal talk on their proposal to the other Policy Research Scholars during the grant writing stage of their tenure (as a means of receiving useful feedback) and to attend the talks given by other Policy Scholars.
Timing
Competition announcements are circulated during the Fall Semester prior to the beginning of the next Policy Research Scholar cohort. Proposals are typically due in late December. Winners are announced in January.
You can access the 2008-09 competition announcement here. You will need this cover as well. For further information, please contact Garry Young (202-994-6494;YoungG@gwu.edu)