Events Calendar
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SIPA
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Application Deadline: Design for Social Innovation
APPLY HERE Are you interested in solving complex global problems through human-centered design? Design for Social Innovation (DFSI) is a project-based initiative and SIPA course open to students from Columbia’s 20 undergraduate and graduate schools. The application-only course will accept a total of 35 students for the Spring 2021 term. Selected students will work in […]
Application Deadline: 2025 SIPA Global Policy Challenge
Applications for the annual SIPA Global Policy Challenge are due on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. You have one additional week to finalize and submit your proposals. Compete […]
Rolling Admission Application through Dec 31: Spring 2026 Design for Social Innovation (DFSI)
Led by TPI Co-Director Sarah Holloway — Spring 2026 Focus: AI for Impact This 3-credit, project-based course is open to students across Columbia’s undergraduate and graduate schools. In Spring 2026, the class will partner with NYC-based nonprofits and public-sector organizations to explore how artificial intelligence can amplify their mission and impact. Learn more and apply here. […]
Info Session: SIPA Annual Global Policy Challenge 2026
Have an idea that uses technology or data to tackle a pressing public policy problem? Applications are now open for SIPA's Annual Global Policy Challenge, where student teams compete for $75,000 in seed funding and receive expert mentorship and training/bootcamps that help turn bold ideas into real ventures. Teams of Columbia students and recent alumni, […]
Application Deadline: SIPA Global Policy Challenge
Have an idea that uses technology or data to tackle a pressing public policy problem? Applications are now open for SIPA's Annual Global Policy Challenge, where student teams compete for $75,000 in seed funding and receive expert mentorship and training/bootcamps that help turn bold ideas into real ventures. Teams of Columbia students and recent alumni, […]