Abstract
Establishing mechanisms for involving scientists in policymaking for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a long-term requirement. The Zurich-Basel PhD program Science and Policy involves early-stage scientists in science-policy boundary work through internships and co-supervision at academic and policy institutions. In a Delphi study, students reported to have acquired new skill sets for science-policy dialogue. However, challenges remain, including the lack of time for policy work during a PhD project or the different incentive systems in academia and policy.
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The need for science and policy education A unique PhD program Science and Policy1 for natural scientists at ETH Zurich (Departments of Environmental Systems Science, D-USYS; Biology, D-BIOL; Earth Sciences, D-ERDW) and the Universities of Zurich and Basel has been offered by the Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center (PSC) since 2010
Scientific evidence is necessary to contribute to the development of policy options
Summary
The PhD time of four years allows early-stage researchers to generate meaningful research and do policy work. The policy institutions should not last less than six months. It can be organized in a single block or in flexible periods
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