The Elliott School of International Affairs’ International Science and Technology Policy Program (ISTP) offers students the opportunity to gain foundational knowledge across a range of science and technology policy issues while also specializing in a distinct, and highly customizable, field of concentration—all within a global context. Science, technology and innovation issues are critical to our quality of life, environmental health, international competitiveness, and national security. Developments in information technology, biotechnology, material sciences, space exploration, energy and the environment, and beyond are governed and shaped by institutions that set science and technology policy. ISTP students receive more than just a classroom education in policy analysis, research and quantitative methods, and issues in science and technology; they also learn about the global impacts of these policies and, through internships and job opportunities, can put them into practice. Program graduates are equipped to work at the forefront of S&T&I policy in a variety of private, public, and non-profit positions.
The Institute for International Science and Technology Policy manages the Elliott School’s ISTP program and also the S&T track of the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration’s PhD program in Public Policy & Administration. For more information on the PhD program, please visit the Trachtenberg School’s website.
What’s International Science and Technology Policy really all about? Who can better speak to the question than former Assistant Director for Federal Research and Development and Senior Advisor to the Director for the National Science and Technology Council at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (and ISTP alum!) Kei Koizumi. Watch his Bromley Event keynote lecture and Q&A to discover more.
Prospective students interested in International Science and Technology Policy? Learn more about the Elliott School’s ISTP programs:
About the Elliott School
The George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs is a top school in international affairs and the largest school of international affairs in the United States. Located in the heart of Washington, DC its mission is to educate the next generation of international leaders, conduct research that advances understanding of important global issues, and engage the policy community in the United States and around the world.
Are these programs for you?
Our students study energy and environmental policy, information technology and the Internet, technology innovation and space policy, security and international development, and beyond. Our programs gives students the tools and training to understand the influence of science, technology, and innovation on pressing societal issues and also the skills to apply their knowledge in almost any setting. Our flexible curriculum combines required courses with electives tailored to meet each student’s individual professional goals and intellectual interests. Classes meet in the evenings, Monday through Thursday, accommodating the busy schedules of working professionals and allowing students to pursue daytime internships or employment in government, the private sector, non-profits, and international organizations in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
About graduate employment
The 2021-2022 Elliott School Graduate Employment Survey Report is in and recent ISTP graduates continue to excel with 100% employment! For more information, including sector breakdown, and recent employers check out the complete report.
What will you study?
For a listing of commonly offered coureses, please visit our International Science and Technology Policy Program Courses webpage.
ISTP Capstone group attends EDRi event in Brussels as part of their Capstone project.
