The National Student Paper Competition (NSPC) is an opportunity for Canadian graduate students to analyze current Government of Canada priorities and recommend innovative solutions to senior officials.
Why the NSPC matters:
- Opportunity to network and share innovative ideas with the federal public service.
- Top 5 authors present papers to senior government officials.
- Grand prize: a mentorship package (4 sessions across 4 months) with senior public servants.
Key details:
- Application deadline: Extended to February 13th, 2026
- How to apply: Contact a professor or supervisor in your Canadian university department, program or faculty to seek support. Submit the 1500-word paper analyzing current government of Canada priorities to the professor or supervisor, who should then complete the online application form and submit three versions of the paper.
- Hosted by: Canada School of Public Service (CSPS)
- Purpose: Recognize and amplify significant public administration-relevant work by Canadian graduate students.
- Partnerships: Canadian Association of Programs in Public Administration (CAPPA) & Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS)
Please visit the NSPC webpage for detailed information and contact them if you have any questions.
