The Competition
You and a team of up to four competitors will work to perfect a policy proposal on one of our two featured topics.
International Relations:
The prompt may pertain to:
- Tension in the South China Sea
- The European Migration Dilemma
- Rohingya Persecution in Myanmar
Public Health:
The prompt may pertain to:
- The Opioid Epidemic
- Gun Control
- Policing in Baltimore City
The Experience
Create: Spend up to 24 hours crafting an policy memo that is both feasible and evidence-based.
Present: Pitch your idea to a panel of judges that includes renowned academics and seasoned policymakers. Judges will provide individualized feedback to hone your policywriting and presentation abilities.
Learn: Attend talks about the art of policywriting and other topics of interest. Additionally, learn from your peers as you network with a community of future policymakers!
Win: The winning team will be awarded a cash prize of $500!
Our Sponsors
The Policy Competition Team at JHU would like to thank our generous sponsors and partners
