Shapiro Policy Research Scholars Program Application

Thank you for your interest in the Shapiro Policy Research Scholars Program. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE Wednesday, March 1st 2023.

Application Procedures

Applicants should produce a brief description (1-2 pages) of the proposed research project, including potential funding sources. The proposal should specify whether the applicant seeks a course reduction with summer stipend or just summer stipend.

In addition, a curriculum vitae should be included with the application, along with a list of any previous proposals submitted for external funding, to whom they were submitted, the amount, and whether they were successful. A past record of grant submission and success is not a necessary requirement for becoming a Policy Research Scholar.

The application must also include a cover page (PDF) that has been signed by the applicant’s Chair and Dean indicating their approval of the application.

Selection Criteria

Selection of the Policy Research Scholars will be made by a selection committee consisting of GW faculty. Selection criteria include the importance of the research topic, quality of the proposal and the probability of securing external funding.

Cover Page *
Your cover page must be signed by your school or college's Department Chair and Dean.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg png pdf doc docx.
Proposal *
Describe your proposed research program in 1-2 pages.
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg png pdf doc docx.
Curriculum Vitae *
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg png pdf doc docx.

Questions?

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Garry Young at [email protected] or 202-994-6494.