Background

The Pandemic Policython is an online competition for anyone to write proposals for policy-based solutions to today's most pressing challenges. Over the course of the policython, competitors, in teams of one to four members, will hear from community partners, federal agencies, and international organizations, receive guidance from leading academics whilst writing proposals, and submit their policy memos to policymakers.

In the spirit of collaboration, applications are open to anyone, all hosted and submitted content, including memos and feedback, will be published online, and continued partnerships are highly encouraged.

General Tracks

1. Public Health
2. Economic Equity
3. Criminal Justice
4. Voter Rights

Each policy track winner will receive a Best Policy Brief seed grant of $1000 each.

Special Tracks

1. 100 Seconds until Midnight with the Belfer Center
2. End Gender-based Violence with the Mass General Hospital Strength & Serenity Initiative
3. Digital Rights with the IO Foundation et al
4. International Diplomacy with the MIT COVID-19 Challenge
5. More tracks to be announced

Each sponsor track winner will receive a sponsor-contributed prize.