Grinnell Policy Challenge

Interested in turning your ideas into action? Join the Grinnell Policy Challenge!

Teams (between 2-4 students) will spend the semester working together to tackle real-world issues with an opportunity to advance to a national showcase at the University of Chicago. Along the way, you’ll gain experience in policy research, writing, and presentation. The CLS will provide several workshops and other opportunities to support your research and writing along the way.

Workshop Dates

Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 4pm – HSSC Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 4pm – HSSC Multipurpose Room

Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 4pm – HSSC Multipurpose Room

Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 4pm – HSSC Multipurpose Room


Slide Deck from the Information Session


Rubric for 2026 Policy Challenge



Policy Research Resources

Brainstorming Activity


2025 Winning Proposal

Templates – Proposal and Presentation

Canva Template for Policy Proposal

Canva Template for Slide Deck