Sanford features a wide array of special programs for students at every level of education.
Undergraduate Special Programs
Graduate level special programs
Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center
One of only seven such centers in the world, the Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center supports 20 fully-funded Rotary Peace Fellows, 10 MIDP and 10 UNC, based on their ability to have a significant, positive impact on world peace and conflict resolution during their future careers.
Available for both undergraduate and graduate students
Client-Focused Opportunities
Sanford offers many ways for graduate and undergraduate students to gain additional real-world experience in policymaking.
Policy Lab: Students research policy questions for policymakers, issue advocates, and other change agents.
CX Lab: Students use human-centered design principles to help organizations improve the customer and employee experience.
Sanford Board Leadership Initiative: MPP students serve as non-voting members on nonprofit boards.