October 28th, 2023, 11:00 pm - October 29th, 2023, 10:59 pm CDT
Host: The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG)
The Journal of Science Policy & Governance (JSPG), Sigma Xi, and the Rita Allen Foundation are pleased to announce a call for papers and competition on: Civic Science for Transformative Policy Solutions to Societal Challenges. The Special Issue will promote the concept of civic science to broad audiences, provide a platform for emerging leaders in civic science to showcase the policy implications of their work, and elevate policies needed to advance civic science initiatives to serve society.
The journal invites students, post-doctoral researchers, policy fellows, early career researchers and young professionals from around the world to submit bold and innovative policy ideas to develop capacity for developing the next generation of civic scientists—boundary-spanning leaders building new relationships and collaborations enabling individuals across several sectors of society to shape science and benefit from its power and promise.
Submission deadline: October 29, 2023.