3rd Annual International Science Policy Memo Competition

Research Development

March 30, 2021

Call for submissions - due May 2, 2021.

The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG) and the National Science Policy Network (NSPN) are pleased to co-host the Third Annual International Science Policy Memo Competition. This year’s competition is centered around a theme of Intersectional Science Policy.

We are inviting early career scientists and engineers worldwide to work together to submit memos that address justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all sectors of science, technology and innovation policy. Memos should be submitted to JSPG by May 2, 2021. First, second, and third place competition winners will be awarded cash prizes.

This Special Topics Issue is also supported by the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), 500 Women Scientists, and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

The 2021 International Policy Memo Competition is intended to raise awareness of intersectional science policy issues that directly affect marginalized scientists and communities. This Special Topics Issue seeks to bring attention to the impacts of science and policy on Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous communities, and people of color, women, LGBTQ+, disabled, uniquely-abled, and other historically marginalized groups. These could be issues related, but not limited to, disproportionate clinical trials recruiting and health outcomes, access to technology and STEM education, insensitive language in scientific papers, or mentor/mentee practices.

We invite students, post-docs, policy fellows, and early career professionals to submit policy memos addressing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all sectors of science, technology and innovation policy.

Eligibility: The competition is open to early career science policy authors worldwide, please see JSPG author eligibility submission guidelines here. Submissions will be reviewed for publication using the standard JSPG editorial process. From the memos selected for publication in this Special Topics Issue, external reviewers will select three competition winners who will receive cash prizes. Three memos will also be awarded Honorable Mention.

First prize: $1,000 cash prize

Second prize: $750 cash prize

Third prize: $500 cash prize

Learn more here: https://www.sciencepolicyjournal.org/memocompetition.html