Request for Proposal ListingsNYU Wagner Capstone: International Development (Fall 26' to Spring 27')
NYU Wagner Capstone: International Development (Fall 26' to Spring 27')
New York University (NYU)
NYU Wagner Capstone: International Development (Fall 26' to Spring 27')
09/14/2026 to 05/07/2027
Tiffany CharbonierCollaboration Overview
About Students
Students in the International Development Capstone Program at NYU Wagner are advanced graduate students enrolled in the Master of Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management & Policy program, often with a specialization in international development, governance, and finance.
These students bring diverse regional and professional backgrounds—from global NGOs and multilateral institutions to social enterprises and international foundations. They are deeply committed to sustainable development, institutional reform, climate resilience, and social justice. Their coursework and experience equip them with the tools to lead projects focused on governance, policy analysis, service delivery, and development finance across global contexts.
They are collaborative, equity-minded problem-solvers, eager to apply their skills in research, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking to real-world development challenges.
About Program Goals
Student teams will work with mission-driven organizations to:
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Apply development and policy frameworks to international governance, financing, and service delivery challenges.
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Conduct mixed-methods research, including stakeholder interviews, field visits (where feasible), desk reviews, and comparative case analysis.
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Evaluate programs, policies, or institutional structures and offer recommendations grounded in local context and global best practices.
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Develop practical tools, frameworks, and strategic plans to support implementation, scale, or reform.
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Enhance cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills, while navigating the complexities of multi-stakeholder environments.
- Deliver professional-grade presentations and reports designed to support your organization’s goals and drive real-world impact.
About the Collaboration Format
CAPSTONE: LEARNING IN ACTION
NYU Wagner’s Capstone program pairs small teams of students with clients in the public and private sectors who are tackling a public service issue—whether in health, education, international development, urban planning, or any other programmatic field—to tackle a project.
Partnering with NYU Wagner’s Capstone program gives your organization access to top-tier, passionate public service students who bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and skills to address complex issues and create meaningful change for your organization.
Our talented public service students provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights to help your organization optimize funding opportunities and strengthen financial sustainability.
NYU Wagner’s Capstone program pairs small teams of students with clients in the public and private sectors who are tackling a public service issue—whether in health, education, international development, urban planning, or any other programmatic field—to tackle a project.
Partnering with NYU Wagner’s Capstone program gives your organization access to top-tier, passionate public service students who bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and skills to address complex issues and create meaningful change for your organization.
Our talented public service students provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights to help your organization optimize funding opportunities and strengthen financial sustainability.
Benefits for Industry Partners
Partnering with an NYU Wagner International Development Capstone team provides organizations with:
✅ Rigorous research and strategic insights to support initiatives related to global development, governance, policy reform, or service delivery.
✅ Professional-grade deliverables such as policy analyses, program evaluations, strategic plans, landscape studies, or implementation frameworks tailored to your organization’s goals.
✅ Hands-on consulting support from graduate students trained in international development, public policy, and development finance, guided by experienced NYU Wagner faculty.
✅ Fresh perspectives grounded in systems thinking and equity-centered development practices, helping organizations explore innovative approaches to complex global challenges.
✅ A structured, low-cost, high-value engagement requiring minimal time commitment while producing meaningful analysis and recommendations.
✅ Access to emerging global development professionals with experience across NGOs, multilateral organizations, social enterprises, and public institutions.
Program Details
Students Include: Graduate Degree
Students Enrolled: Students Enrolled
Program Duration: 33 weeks
Program Launch Date: 09/14/26
Program End Date: 05/07/27
Student Commitment: 1-3 Hours hrs/week
Course Format: Capstone, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
Modality: Fully Remote
# of Projects: 5
View All Program DetailsProject Requirements
| Industry Partner Requirements | |
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| Project Topics | Civil Engineering Corporate Social Responsibility Crisis and Disaster Management Economic Development, Work and Occupations Employee and Labor Management Individual and Family Advocacy Innovation International Affairs Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Market Research Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Organizational Culture Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy PR & Communications Product Design & Development Public Administration Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Urban Planning |
| Location Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
| Compensation |
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| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional):Pre-Revenue Startup a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Growth Startup a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Small to Medium Business a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Large Enterprise a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Government Organization a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Non-Profit a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 |
| Other Requirements | Industry partners participating in the NYU Wagner Capstone program are expected to actively support the student consulting experience by providing a well-defined project and consistent engagement throughout the academic year. Participating organizations should be prepared to: • Identify a clearly defined project challenge aligned with the program’s topic areas and suitable for a small graduate student consulting team. • Designate a project manager who will serve as the primary point of contact for the student team throughout the engagement. • Participate in key project milestones, including the project kickoff, periodic check-ins, and the final presentation of recommendations. • Provide relevant background information, documentation, and context that will help students understand the organization, its operations, and the project challenge. • Offer timely feedback on student questions, research findings, and draft deliverables to help guide the team’s work. • Maintain regular communication with the student team and faculty advisor as needed during the project. Projects should be scoped so they are feasible for a small team of graduate students to complete within the academic term while still providing meaningful value to the partner organization.
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| Project Management Time Commitment | 2 Hours per week |
| Interested Industries | Consulting & Professional Services Education & Ed-Tech Finance & Investment Government Health Care & Life Sciences Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate |
Skills & Expertise
Comparative Case Analysis Cross-Cultural Communication Data Analysis Development Finance Analysis Evidence-Based Decision Making Governance Analysis Impact Evaluation International Development Strategy Literature Review Market Research Policy Analysis Program Design Program Evaluation Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Survey Design Systems Thinking| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
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Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
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Feb 21 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
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Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
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Mar 12 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
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Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
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Jul 04 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
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Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
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Aug 02 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
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Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
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Sep 12 2026 |
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Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
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May 01 2027 |
* We’ve got some inspirational project ideas below! These are related project topics that you can mix and match the components for the best cross-functional project experience possible.
Civil Engineering
Corporate Social Responsibility
Crisis and Disaster Management
Economic Development, Work and Occupations
Employee and Labor Management
Individual and Family Advocacy
Innovation
International Affairs
Legal, Regulatory, Compliance
Market Research
Marketing
Mergers & Acquisitions
Operations
Organizational Culture
PR & Communications
Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy
Product Design & Development
Public Administration
Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain
Quality Control
Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis
Research & Development
Research, Analysis, Evaluation
Urban Planning
| Program Overview | ||
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| Program Title | NYU Wagner Capstone: International Development (Fall 26' to Spring 27') | |
| Organization | New York University (NYU) | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
0
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| # of Projects Running |
1 Project/s Added (of 5 Projects Expected)
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Program Timeline Project Duration |
Start Date: 09/14/26 End Date: 05/07/27 8 months |
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| Collaboration Overview | ||
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| About Students |
Students in the International Development Capstone Program at NYU Wagner are advanced graduate students enrolled in the Master of Public Administration in Public and Nonprofit Management & Policy program, often with a specialization in international development, governance, and finance. These students bring diverse regional and professional backgrounds—from global NGOs and multilateral institutions to social enterprises and international foundations. They are deeply committed to sustainable development, institutional reform, climate resilience, and social justice. Their coursework and experience equip them with the tools to lead projects focused on governance, policy analysis, service delivery, and development finance across global contexts. They are collaborative, equity-minded problem-solvers, eager to apply their skills in research, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking to real-world development challenges.
Student Level: Graduate Degree Student Time Commitment: Full Time Team Structure: 4 - 7 |
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| Program Goals | Student teams will work with mission-driven organizations to:
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| Format Structure |
Multiple Projects Multiple Teams |
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| Format Title | Capstone | |
| Format Description |
CAPSTONE: LEARNING IN ACTION
NYU Wagner’s Capstone program pairs small teams of students with clients in the public and private sectors who are tackling a public service issue—whether in health, education, international development, urban planning, or any other programmatic field—to tackle a project. Partnering with NYU Wagner’s Capstone program gives your organization access to top-tier, passionate public service students who bring fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, and skills to address complex issues and create meaningful change for your organization. Our talented public service students provide in-depth analysis and actionable insights to help your organization optimize funding opportunities and strengthen financial sustainability. |
|
| Benefits For Industry Partners | Partnering with an NYU Wagner International Development Capstone team provides organizations with: ✅ Rigorous research and strategic insights to support initiatives related to global development, governance, policy reform, or service delivery. ✅ Professional-grade deliverables such as policy analyses, program evaluations, strategic plans, landscape studies, or implementation frameworks tailored to your organization’s goals. ✅ Hands-on consulting support from graduate students trained in international development, public policy, and development finance, guided by experienced NYU Wagner faculty. ✅ Fresh perspectives grounded in systems thinking and equity-centered development practices, helping organizations explore innovative approaches to complex global challenges. ✅ A structured, low-cost, high-value engagement requiring minimal time commitment while producing meaningful analysis and recommendations. ✅ Access to emerging global development professionals with experience across NGOs, multilateral organizations, social enterprises, and public institutions.
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| Project Modality | Fully Remote | |
| Industry Partner Requirements to Participate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project Topics | Civil Engineering Corporate Social Responsibility Crisis and Disaster Management Economic Development, Work and Occupations Employee and Labor Management Individual and Family Advocacy Innovation International Affairs Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Market Research Marketing Mergers & Acquisitions Operations Organizational Culture Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy PR & Communications Product Design & Development Public Administration Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Quality Control Reporting, Financial Planning & Analysis Research & Development Research, Analysis, Evaluation Urban Planning | |
| Target Industries | Consulting & Professional Services Education & Ed-Tech Finance & Investment Government Health Care & Life Sciences Natural Resources Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works Real Estate | |
| Skills & Expertise | Comparative Case Analysis Cross-Cultural Communication Data Analysis Development Finance Analysis Evidence-Based Decision Making Governance Analysis Impact Evaluation International Development Strategy Literature Review Market Research Policy Analysis Program Design Program Evaluation Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Stakeholder Engagement Strategic Planning Survey Design Systems Thinking | |
| Location Information & Preferences |
Located Anywhere |
|
| Sponsorship |
Sponsorship Requested (Optional):Pre-Revenue Startup a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Growth Startup a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Small to Medium Business a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Large Enterprise a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Government Organization a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 Non-Profit a contribution amount between $0.0 to $5000.0 |
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| Compensation |
No Compensation Required |
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| Other Requirements | Industry partners participating in the NYU Wagner Capstone program are expected to actively support the student consulting experience by providing a well-defined project and consistent engagement throughout the academic year. Participating organizations should be prepared to: • Identify a clearly defined project challenge aligned with the program’s topic areas and suitable for a small graduate student consulting team. • Designate a project manager who will serve as the primary point of contact for the student team throughout the engagement. • Participate in key project milestones, including the project kickoff, periodic check-ins, and the final presentation of recommendations. • Provide relevant background information, documentation, and context that will help students understand the organization, its operations, and the project challenge. • Offer timely feedback on student questions, research findings, and draft deliverables to help guide the team’s work. • Maintain regular communication with the student team and faculty advisor as needed during the project. Projects should be scoped so they are feasible for a small team of graduate students to complete within the academic term while still providing meaningful value to the partner organization.
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| Expected Time Commitment For Project Managers | 2 Hours per week | |
| Key Program Dates | Due Date |
|---|---|
|
Request for Proposal published
Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating.
|
Feb 21 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
|
Interview
Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas.
|
Mar 12 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
|
Proposal Application Deadline
Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating.
|
Jul 04 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
|
Finalize Project Charter
Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials.
|
Aug 02 2026, 11:34 PM UTC |
|
Official Program Launch
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to kick off your project.
|
Sep 12 2026 |
|
Official Program End
We’ll find a time on this day for you to meet with the students to wrap up your project.
|
May 01 2027 |
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