Translational Research Fellows

Each year, the Translational Research Fellows (TRF) program works with faculty members from across VCU to translate their research into public policies for the commonwealth. Selected faculty receive one-on-one mentoring as they develop an outreach plan for their specific area of research. This includes:

  • Preparing high-quality policy briefs, white papers, and presentations
  • Learning about Virginia's policymaking process and how to present insights to legislators
  • Writing impactful OP-ED pieces
  • Receiving policy impact consulting for grant proposals

Learn more about the program in our CompassPoint podcast. For examples of our Fellows' work, visit our VCU Scholars Compass page.

Interested in becoming a Fellow? Apply today!

Faculty Resources

Wilder School faculty members are at the cutting-edge of wide variety of research, from criminal justice to public policy to social equity and beyond. Below is a snapshot of the work being done by our faculty, with a focus on research related to social equity.

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Student Resources

Are you a student interested in getting involved with the research conducted by Wilder School faculty? If so, please share your interests and goals with us so that we can connect you to new opportunities.

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