Postdocs: How can Researchers Engage in the Policy Making Process?

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CSaP works with a unique network of academics and decision-makers to improve the use of evidence and expertise in public policy. The approach is based on addressing the questions which policy makers identify, and on building relationships characterised by mutual understanding, respect and trust.

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• Postdoctoral Research Community within the University of Cambridge and Affiliated Research Institutions
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

Number of sessions: 1

• To gain a better understanding of how academic research informs decisions taken by policy makers
• To provide advice on getting experience of working at the science-policy interface
• To discuss career options in public policy

• Panel discussion
• Networking

The session will be delivered by Rob Doubleday, Executive Director of CSaP and Dr Jackie Ouchikh, Head of Programmes at the Centre for Science and Policy, University of Cambridge. Jackie manages the Professional Development and Events Programmes and Rob develops collaborative methods of working with scientists and engineers on the public policy dimensions of their research.

• Yearly