What are the steps to apply?
Applications are currently open. The Fall 2024 program application period is open until August 19, 2024.
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Applicants will include a professional CV/resume, demographic and contact information. A one-page statement of purpose will include the applicant’s policy problem.
Statement of purpose (SOP)
Applicants must identify and submit a one-page policy problem they wish to explore throughout the program.
How long is the program?
Participants meet regularly from 12:00–2:00PM, once a week, for twelve weeks.
What project will I work on throughout the program? What mentorship and professional development opportunities will I receive throughout the program?
In your application, you will propose a policy question that is applicable to your organization/research background. Throughout the program, you will gain skills to produce a high-quality, publishable policy brief. A policy advisor will provide substantive feedback on your project. You will also have opportunities to meet with leaders in Rice University’s Public Affairs and our communications department.
Who should apply for the program?
The program is designed to train mid- to senior-level professionals from all professional backgrounds to translate data and innovation into communicable, impactful policy prescriptions.
How many participants are selected for the program?
The Fall 2024 cohort will contain no more than 20 candidates.
How many hours a week should I commit to the program?
The program requires 48 contact hours to complete. Hour breakdown listed below:
48 | Total contact hours
20 | in-person classroom hours
24 | online module hours (3 hours a week)
04 | policy brief development sessions
What are the benefits?
A Certificate of Completion which demonstrates satisfactory fulfillment of training program requirements and skills.*
A high-quality, nonpartisan policy brief developed with tools, skills, and mentorship acquired from experts at the world’s leading university-affiliated non-partisan policy research organization.
Networking and research opportunities with Baker Institute for Public Policy experts and affiliated partners.
* Note: Rice University’s Baker Institute Executive Policy Research Program is not offered as a Rice University academic degree program.