Policy Career Competitions
Build your policy skills and stand out in the job market with Career Advancement’s policy competitions!
2026-2027 Policy Competitions
October 15, 2026 | Register Here
Students will apply the AI skills they've gained through the first two sessions in a policy proposal challenge related to U.S. foreign policy and international affairs.
In teams of four, students will conduct research and develop a short presentation using AI proposing a solution to the designated topic. Groups will present their proposals during the competition to an employer partner, who will provide feedback on the proposals and select the winning team.
This program is possible thanks to a generous gift from the Neubauer Family Foundation, Joe Neubauer (MBA’65) and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer.
January 21, 2027 | Register Here
Students will apply the AI skills they've gained through the first two sessions in a policy proposal challenge focused on how U.S. policymakers can promote international trade and strengthen geopolitical stability .
In teams of four, students will conduct research and develop a short presentation using AI proposing a solution to the designated topic. Groups will present their proposals during the competition to an employer partner, who will provide feedback on the proposals and select the winning team.
This program is possible thanks to a generous gift from the Neubauer Family Foundation, Joe Neubauer (MBA’65) and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer.
April 8, 2027 | Register Here
For this competition, students will work in teams to develop a policy proposal focused on a challenge with the development of AI and digital transformation in state government policy. In small groups, students will conduct research using AI and develop a short presentation proposing a solution to the designated topic. We will be joined by an employer partner, who will provide feedback on the proposals and select the winning team. This is a great opportunity to build policy research, analysis, and presentation skills while networking with employer partners.
This program is possible thanks to a generous gift from the Neubauer Family Foundation, Joe Neubauer (MBA’65) and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer.
May 7, 2027 | Register Here
UChicago’s Impact Competition is a case competition that allows students to brainstorm effective solutions for the most pressing issues affecting the communities they live in. The case competition is open to all undergraduate students. After submitting an Executive Summary, students will compete in the final round which involves in-person presentations in front of a panel of judges. We will be joined by a partner who will provide feedback on the proposals and select the winning team. This is a great opportunity to build policy research, analysis and presentation skills while networking with employer partner!