Donor support of the Watson School Annual Fund prepares the next generation of global policymakers and leaders to tackle pressing economic, political, social, and policy challenges. Annual giving enables the Thomas J. Watson School of International and Public Affairs to expand its faculty, create a vibrant network of policy practitioners, develop leading educational programs, and grow vitally important research centers and initiatives.
Watson School Annual Fund
Advancing locally and globally focused research and teaching to address the world's most pressing policy challenges.
Fuel global progress at the Watson School.
Support faculty and students committed to making an impact on critical global policy issues.
Your gift to the Watson School Annual Fund supports:
- Increasing scholarship funds to recruit top master of public affairs students who are committed to making a difference in policy spaces.
- Supporting faculty research projects and new initiatives.
- Expanding student experiential learning opportunities, including research assistant positions on faculty research projects or internships at leading policy organizations.
- Sponsoring high-profile events and career-launching symposiums.
- Engaging policy practitioners through teaching and student engagement.
- Enhancing teaching environments to ensure that students and faculty have the latest technology, equipment, and resources.
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