IBM Center for The Business of Government Research Report Stipends

The aim of the IBM Center for The Business of Government is to tap into the best minds in academe and the nonprofit sector who can use rigorous public management research and analytic techniques to help public sector executives and managers improve the effectiveness of government. We are looking for very practical findings and actionable recommendations – not just theory or concepts – in order to assist executives and managers to more effectively respond to mission and management challenges.

The stipend is $20,000 for each report.

Eligibility

Individuals working in universities, nonprofit organizations, or journalism. The Center does not provide a stipend payment to government employees. If the proposed report is part of a graduate student’s doctoral dissertation, he or she may apply. However, the proposal should include a letter of endorsement from the individual’s dissertation advisor.