Policy Research Scholars

NEW: 2010-2011 Call for Policy Research Scholar Proposals
GWIPP is currently taking applications for its annual Policy Research Scholar competition.  The program seeks to facilitate public policy research and external grantseeking among GW faculty.  Policy Research Scholars receive resources including summer stipend, a course release, and administrative assistance for the purpose of developing one or more proposals to external funders.

Applications are due by Friday, December 18th, 2009 to:
Garry Young, Associate Director
George Washington Institute of Public Policy, 616
Media and Public Affairs Building.
 ***View this document for more information on the 2009-2010 Policy Research Scholar competition.
***You must attach this cover page to your proposal.

Introduction
Selectee Benefits
Selectee Responsibilities
Deadlines
2009-2010 Cohort

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 tenure-track, tenured, and full-time contract 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 a 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 and budgets, arranging university sign-offs, and 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.

Selectee Responsibilities

Responsibilities of Policy Research Scholars include the preparation of at least one proposal for externally funded policy-related research during their tenure, and engagement 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 Research Scholars.

Deadlines

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.

For further information, please contact Garry Young: (202) 994-6494; YoungG@gwu.edu.

Congratulations, 2009-2010 Policy Research Scholars!

Susan Aaronsen, Associate Research Professor of International Affairs

Alasdair Bowie, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs

Fran Buntman, Assistant Professor of Sociology

Jennifer Brinkerhoff, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Public Administration

Angela Gore, Assistant Professor of Accountancy

Hiromi Ishizawa, Assistant Professor of Sociology

Jennifer Lee, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Cynthia Rohrbeck, Associate Professor of Psychology

Michelle Stock, Assistant Professor of Psychology

Paul Wahlbeck, Professor of Political Science