Deadline: March 28, 2025
Applications for the Science to Policy Accelerator 2025 are now open. The Science to Policy Accelerator (S2PA) is a unique training program designed to equip early-career researchers across Canada with the skills, knowledge, and networks to engage effectively with public policy. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on exercises, and real-world case studies, S2PA provides the tools you need to translate research into action and become a leader at the science-policy interface.
As science increasingly influences policy on issues like climate change, public health, and technology, researchers need to be ready to engage with decision-makers. However, navigating the policy world requires specialized skills and strategies. That’s where S2PA comes in.
Benefits
By participating, you will gain:
- Gain foundational knowledge of policymaking in Canada and how science informs decision-making.
- Develop practical skills in briefing note writing, policy engagement, and effective science communication.
- Connect with experts and peers shaping the intersection of science and policy.
- Learn from real-world examples of researchers successfully influencing policy change.
- Position yourself as a knowledge broker who can bridge the gap between science and decision-making.
Eligibility
The Science to Policy Accelerator (S2PA) is designed for early-career researchers (ECRs) in Canada who are eager to engage with policymaking but have limited experience in doing so.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be currently living in Canada;
- Have no or limited experience engaging in policy-making processes;
- Have completed a PhD within the past five years or a Master’s degree within the past three years.
Note: Undergraduate and graduate students who have not yet completed their degrees are not eligible for this program.
Application
The application deadline is March 28, 2025, at midnight (11:59 PM PST). The online application does not allow you to save your work and come back to it.
For more information, visit Science to Policy Accelerator.
