Dates
May 18–22, 2026 | Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, Georgia, USA
About the Academy
The Atlanta Academy on Science and Innovation Policy is an intensive international workshop designed for doctoral students and early-career scholars interested in science, technology, and innovation policy. The Academy provides a collaborative environment for emerging scholars to present research, receive mentoring from leading experts, and engage in interdisciplinary discussions on science and innovation policy.
Participants will join a global cohort of doctoral students and junior scholars from South Korea, the United States, Europe, and beyond, along with graduate students from Georgia Tech. The 2026 Academy will take place at the Georgia Tech campus beginning Monday evening, May 18, and ending with lunch on Friday, May 22. Lunches and snacks will be provided during the day.
Co-organized by Georgia Tech’s Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy and Graduate School of Science and Technology Policy at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Program Themes
The Academy will focus on cutting-edge topics in science and innovation policy, including but not limited to:
- Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy
- AI Governance and Emerging Technologies
- Innovation Ecosystems and Global Competitiveness
- Responsible Innovation
- Advanced Energy Technologies, and Policy
- University Entrepreneurship, Collaboration with Industry, and Technology Transfer
- Evidence-Based Science Policy Evaluation
- Digital Infrastructure, Demographic Change, and the Future of Societies
Participants will present their research and engage in mentoring sessions, roundtable discussions, and collaborative workshops led by leading scholars in the field.
Eligibility
Applications are invited from:
- Doctoral students working in science policy, innovation policy, technology governance, or related fields.
- Early-career researchers and junior scholars (PhD degrees awarded within three years).
Please note that all applicants should have a working paper, dissertation chapter, or research project suitable for presentation and discussion.
Financial Support
The Academy aims to accept approximately 20-25 participants with financial support packages:
- 10 participants traveling from outside the Atlanta metropolitan area:
- Up to $2,000 in reimbursement for airfare and hotel expenses. Please note that participants will arrange their own transportation and lodging and be responsible for all costs beyond the financial support the Academy will provide.
- Up to 10 participants from South Korea. These participants will be supported thanks to generous financial support from the Korea Foundation.
- Five participants from the Georgia Institute of Technology will also be selected.
This support is intended to facilitate global participation and international collaboration among emerging science policy scholars.
Call for Applications
Application Materials
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- Extended abstract (approximately 500–1,000 words) describing the research to be presented
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Brief statement of interest explaining how participation in the Academy will benefit the applicant’s research and career
- Contact information for one academic reference
Important Dates
- Call for Applications Opens: March 16
- Application Deadline: March 27
- Notification of Acceptance: April 3
- Academy Dates: May 18 – 22, 2026
How to Apply
Please send all applications via email to Brian An and Seokkyun Woo and CC Nicole Brundage with the subject line “2026 Atlanta Academy.” The application deadline is March 27.