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NYU Wagner Capstone: Public Policy (Fall 25' to Spring 26')

New York University (NYU)
NYU Wagner Capstone: Public Policy (Fall 25' to Spring 26')
09/15/2025 to 05/04/2026
Tiffany Charbonier
Collaboration Overview
About Students
Students in NYU Wagner’s Public Policy Capstone Program are graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy or a Master of Science in Public Policy. These students are deeply committed to tackling complex social and economic challenges through evidence-based policymaking, rigorous research, and systems-level thinking. 

They are trained to analyze legislation, develop implementation strategies, assess program impact, and communicate recommendations to diverse stakeholders. Many bring experience from government, think tanks, advocacy organizations, nonprofits, and academic research settings. Their interdisciplinary training equips them to evaluate real-world policy issues and collaborate with mission-driven organizations to craft strategic, equitable, and actionable solutions.
About Program Goals
Throughout this Capstone engagement, student teams will: 

  1. Apply public policy analysis and evaluation frameworks to a real-world challenge presented by the partner organization.

  2. Conduct both qualitative and quantitative research, including stakeholder interviews, literature reviews, case studies, and data analysis.

  3. Design or assess policy options, strategies, or tools, and evaluate trade-offs through an equity and feasibility lens.

  4. Develop clear, actionable recommendations for policy reform, program improvement, or systems change.

  5. Produce high-quality deliverables, such as white papers, strategic plans, policy memos, dashboards, or toolkits.

  6. Build practical consulting skills including client relationship management, project planning, teamwork, and professional communication.
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.
Benefits for Industry Partners
Program Details

Students Include: Graduate Degree

Students Enrolled:  Students Enrolled

Program Duration: 33 weeks

Program Launch Date: 09/15/25

Program End Date: 05/04/26

Student Commitment: 4-7 Hours hrs/week

Course Format: Capstone, Multiple Projects Multiple Teams

Modality: Fully Remote

# of Projects: 5

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Project Requirements

Industry Partner Requirements
Project Topics Child Welfare Community Organization and Social Action Corporate Social Responsibility Crisis and Disaster Management Economic Development, Work and Occupations Facilitation, Mediation, Conflict Resolution Individual and Family Advocacy International Affairs Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Market Research Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Public Administration Research, Analysis, Evaluation Substance Use, Addiction, and Recovery Talent Management Urban Planning
Location Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):
Other Requirements
Partnering with an NYU Wagner Public Policy Capstone team offers: 

✅ Rigorous policy research and tailored recommendations to support your organization’s strategic goals
✅ Professional-grade deliverables, including implementation plans, issue briefs, or evaluation tools
✅ Fresh insights and equity-centered frameworks, grounded in the latest academic research and policy innovation
✅ A structured, time-bound partnership with mentorship from NYU Wagner faculty
✅ Low time commitment, high return, with ~1–2 hours/month of client engagement
✅ Access to a diverse pipeline of emerging policy leaders trained to work across sectors
Project Management Time Commitment 2 Hours per week
Interested Industries Education Government Health Care Media Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works
Skills & Expertise
Key Program Dates Due Date
Request for Proposal published

 Collaboration request published. Industry Partners may express interest in participating. 

 Feb 21 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Interview

 Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas. 

 Mar 12 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

 May 31 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

 Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials. 

 Aug 02 2025, 11:34.00 PM
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 2025, 12:00.00 AM
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 2026, 12:00.00 AM

* 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.

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Child Welfare

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Community Organization and Social Action

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Corporate Social Responsibility

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Crisis and Disaster Management

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Economic Development, Work and Occupations

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Facilitation, Mediation, Conflict Resolution

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Individual and Family Advocacy

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International Affairs

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Legal, Regulatory, Compliance

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market-research

Market Research

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Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy

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Public Administration

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Research, Analysis, Evaluation

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Substance Use, Addiction, and Recovery

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Talent Management

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Urban Planning

Program Overview
Program Title NYU Wagner Capstone: Public Policy (Fall 25' to Spring 26')
Organization New York University (NYU)
Student Application Link https://nyu.capsource.app/program/nyu-wagner-capstone-public-policy-fall-25-to-spring-26/rfp
# of Students Enrolled
0
# of Projects Running
7 Project/s Added (of 5 Projects Expected)

Program Timeline

Project Duration

Start Date: 09/15/25      End Date: 05/04/26

8 months
Collaboration Overview
About Students

Students in NYU Wagner’s Public Policy Capstone Program are graduate students pursuing their Master of Public Administration in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy or a Master of Science in Public Policy. These students are deeply committed to tackling complex social and economic challenges through evidence-based policymaking, rigorous research, and systems-level thinking. 

They are trained to analyze legislation, develop implementation strategies, assess program impact, and communicate recommendations to diverse stakeholders. Many bring experience from government, think tanks, advocacy organizations, nonprofits, and academic research settings. Their interdisciplinary training equips them to evaluate real-world policy issues and collaborate with mission-driven organizations to craft strategic, equitable, and actionable solutions.

Student Level:   Graduate Degree

Student Time Commitment:   Full Time

Team Structure:   3 - 5

Program Goals
Throughout this Capstone engagement, student teams will: 

  1. Apply public policy analysis and evaluation frameworks to a real-world challenge presented by the partner organization.

  2. Conduct both qualitative and quantitative research, including stakeholder interviews, literature reviews, case studies, and data analysis.

  3. Design or assess policy options, strategies, or tools, and evaluate trade-offs through an equity and feasibility lens.

  4. Develop clear, actionable recommendations for policy reform, program improvement, or systems change.

  5. Produce high-quality deliverables, such as white papers, strategic plans, policy memos, dashboards, or toolkits.

  6. Build practical consulting skills including client relationship management, project planning, teamwork, and professional communication.
Format Structure

Multiple Projects Multiple Teams
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
Project Modality Fully Remote
Industry Partner Requirements to Participate
Project Topics Child Welfare Community Organization and Social Action Corporate Social Responsibility Crisis and Disaster Management Economic Development, Work and Occupations Facilitation, Mediation, Conflict Resolution Individual and Family Advocacy International Affairs Legal, Regulatory, Compliance Market Research Political Organization, Policy Change, and Advocacy Public Administration Research, Analysis, Evaluation Substance Use, Addiction, and Recovery Talent Management Urban Planning
Target Industries Education Government Health Care Media Non-Profit Professional Services Public Works
Skills & Expertise
Location Information & Preferences

Local (within 30 miles)

Sponsorship

Sponsorship Requested (Optional):
Compensation

Following compensation will be offered to the students:

Other Requirements
Partnering with an NYU Wagner Public Policy Capstone team offers: 

✅ Rigorous policy research and tailored recommendations to support your organization’s strategic goals
✅ Professional-grade deliverables, including implementation plans, issue briefs, or evaluation tools
✅ Fresh insights and equity-centered frameworks, grounded in the latest academic research and policy innovation
✅ A structured, time-bound partnership with mentorship from NYU Wagner faculty
✅ Low time commitment, high return, with ~1–2 hours/month of client engagement
✅ Access to a diverse pipeline of emerging policy leaders trained to work across sectors
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 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Interview

 Educators will begin interviewing interested Industry Partners to discuss project ideas. 

 Mar 12 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Proposal Application Deadline

 Final date for Industry Partners to express interest in participating. 

 May 31 2025, 11:34.00 PM
Finalize Project Charter

 Educators and Industry Partners finalize project charters, legal documents, and background materials. 

 Aug 02 2025, 11:34.00 PM
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 2025, 12:00.00 AM
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 2026, 12:00.00 AM
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LeadingAge National and state level reports
HUD regulations and databases
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Policy publications
UC Berkeley Terner Center publications
State level LIHTC regulations, Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs)
American Association of Service Coordinators
More Info on the Capstone Program
NYU Wagner Application Form (Required)
FAQ
FACULTY SEARCH
Capstone Client Application Word Doc 1 docx
NYU Sample Public Policy Capstone Project Descriptions (Updated 3/25)
Capstone Info Session (Slides Only)
Capstone Info Session (Recorded Presentation)

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