WIP was established in Fall 2024. We’re led by a board of student directors and a committee of faculty advisors. Meet the team

We work on a timeline of finalizing community partnerships and building its research teams at the beginning of each academic semester. Research will be conducted across a three-month period, and policy recommendations will be presented to community stakeholders prior to the end of term.

Project Timeline

    • Wesleyan Institute for Policy Founded

    • Initial Grant from PCSE Received

    • Student Directors and Faculty Advisory Board Established

    • Community Partnerships Established and Project Scope Finalized

    • Rolling Applications Open on Monday, February 3rd

    • Applications Close on Friday, February 13th

    • Undergraduate Research Teams Established

    • Research Period Begins

    • Research Period Concludes Sunday, April 20th

    • Internal Review Period

    • Policy Recommendations Finalized with Faculty Comment Period

    • Final Projects Presented to Community Partners

The Spring 2025 WIP application has closed as of Friday, February 14.

If you are a Wesleyan student interested in public policy, wanting to improve real-world research skills, or simply make a tangible difference in our community, WIP is a great fit for you. We would love to have you in the future!

Applications for Fall 2025 will open in late August.