Request for Proposal ListingsNYU Wagner Capstone: Public Policy (Fall 26' to Spring 27')
NYU Wagner Capstone: Public Policy (Fall 26' to Spring 27')
New York University (NYU)
NYU Wagner Capstone: Public Policy (Fall 26' to Spring 27')
09/14/2026 to 05/07/2027
Tiffany CharbonierCollaboration 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:
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Apply public policy analysis and evaluation frameworks to a real-world challenge presented by the partner organization.
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Conduct both qualitative and quantitative research, including stakeholder interviews, literature reviews, case studies, and data analysis.
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Design or assess policy options, strategies, or tools, and evaluate trade-offs through an equity and feasibility lens.
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Develop clear, actionable recommendations for policy reform, program improvement, or systems change.
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Produce high-quality deliverables, such as white papers, strategic plans, policy memos, dashboards, or toolkits.
- 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.
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 Public Policy Capstone team provides organizations with:
✅ Rigorous policy research and strategic analysis that helps organizations better understand complex policy environments and identify actionable opportunities.
✅ Professional-quality deliverables such as policy briefs, implementation strategies, research reports, evaluation frameworks, or strategic roadmaps.
✅ Hands-on consulting support from graduate students trained in public policy analysis, supported by experienced NYU Wagner faculty.
✅ Fresh perspectives grounded in evidence-based research, helping organizations evaluate policy options, programs, and strategic initiatives.
✅ A low-cost, high-value engagement that requires minimal time commitment while delivering meaningful insights and recommendations.
✅ Access to emerging policy leaders with experience in government, nonprofits, think tanks, and advocacy organizations.
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 | 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 |
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 Government Health Care & Life Sciences Media, Publishing & Content Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works |
Skills & Expertise
Case Study Analysis Data Analysis Evidence-Based Decision Making Impact Evaluation Issue Framing Legislative Analysis Literature Review Policy Analysis Policy Landscape Mapping Policy Memo Writing Policy Research Program Evaluation Public Policy Research Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Regulatory Analysis Stakeholder Analysis 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 09 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.
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
| Program Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Program Title | NYU Wagner Capstone: Public Policy (Fall 26' to Spring 27') | |
| Organization | New York University (NYU) | |
| # of Students Enrolled |
0
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| # of Projects Running |
8 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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: 4 - 7 |
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| Program Goals | Throughout this Capstone engagement, student teams will:
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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 Public Policy Capstone team provides organizations with: ✅ Rigorous policy research and strategic analysis that helps organizations better understand complex policy environments and identify actionable opportunities. ✅ Professional-quality deliverables such as policy briefs, implementation strategies, research reports, evaluation frameworks, or strategic roadmaps. ✅ Hands-on consulting support from graduate students trained in public policy analysis, supported by experienced NYU Wagner faculty. ✅ Fresh perspectives grounded in evidence-based research, helping organizations evaluate policy options, programs, and strategic initiatives. ✅ A low-cost, high-value engagement that requires minimal time commitment while delivering meaningful insights and recommendations. ✅ Access to emerging policy leaders with experience in government, nonprofits, think tanks, and advocacy organizations.
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| 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 | Consulting & Professional Services Education & Ed-Tech Government Health Care & Life Sciences Media, Publishing & Content Non-Profit & Social Impact Public Works | |
| Skills & Expertise | Case Study Analysis Data Analysis Evidence-Based Decision Making Impact Evaluation Issue Framing Legislative Analysis Literature Review Policy Analysis Policy Landscape Mapping Policy Memo Writing Policy Research Program Evaluation Public Policy Research Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Regulatory Analysis Stakeholder Analysis 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 09 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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