An Introduction
The Pandemic Policython is a nonpartisan online competition from October 23rd to 25th for students to write proposals for policy-based solutions to today's most pressing challenges. Over the course of the policython, teams of one to four members will hear from partners, receive guidance from leading academics whilst writing proposals, and submit their policy memos to policymakers.
In the spirit of collaboration, applications are open to anyone, all hosted and submitted content, including memos and feedback, will be published online, and continued partnerships are highly encouraged.
In the spirit of collaboration, applications are open to anyone, all hosted and submitted content, including memos and feedback, will be published online, and continued partnerships are highly encouraged.
Participation Guidelines
Who Can Participate?
Anyone in high school, university, or even research with an interest in public policy and/or the process of policy development is welcome to participate! No prior policy-related experience is necessary. The event is open to students all around the world.
Is There a Cost?
In order to make the event accessible to all, there is no cost to participate!
What Do We Actually Do?
There are a number of tracks to participate in, including Economic Equity, Public Health, Criminal Justice, Voter Rights (most relevant to participants from the USA), and Technology. There are also a number of international tracks, including: Global Security: "100 Seconds until Midnight"; Sustainable Development: "Peace and prosperity by 2030"; Digital Rights: "Privacy in the Digital Age"; Environment: "Actually Confronting the Climate Crisis"; and Misinformation: "Fighting the Infodemic with the WHO".
Anyone in high school, university, or even research with an interest in public policy and/or the process of policy development is welcome to participate! No prior policy-related experience is necessary. The event is open to students all around the world.
Is There a Cost?
In order to make the event accessible to all, there is no cost to participate!
What Do We Actually Do?
There are a number of tracks to participate in, including Economic Equity, Public Health, Criminal Justice, Voter Rights (most relevant to participants from the USA), and Technology. There are also a number of international tracks, including: Global Security: "100 Seconds until Midnight"; Sustainable Development: "Peace and prosperity by 2030"; Digital Rights: "Privacy in the Digital Age"; Environment: "Actually Confronting the Climate Crisis"; and Misinformation: "Fighting the Infodemic with the WHO".
What are the Benefits?
Lessons from the world's best academics, organizations, and policymakers, connections with students from all over the world, and the feeling that you've helped do your part. If you submit, you'll also receive a certificate, merch (stickers and swag if in the US, gift cards if international), and access to our alumni community.
Additionally, Winning teams will receive up to $250 in cash and $1000 in a seed grant fund to continue their work with a partner. The Pandemic Policython offers tons of other prizes, from placement in the Harvard Art Museum to automatic entry into partner organization fellowships and chats with leading academics.
Additionally, Winning teams will receive up to $250 in cash and $1000 in a seed grant fund to continue their work with a partner. The Pandemic Policython offers tons of other prizes, from placement in the Harvard Art Museum to automatic entry into partner organization fellowships and chats with leading academics.
InteresteD?
To learn more, head to their website at policython.org, or feel free to shoot them an email at contact@policython.com. They're looking forward to hearing from you!
Acceptances are sent on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible at https://bit.ly/policythonapp
Acceptances are sent on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible at https://bit.ly/policythonapp
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