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Capstone Client Application 2013-2014

Thank you for your interest in NYU Wagner's Capstone program. We strongly recommend that you read the Capstone Client FAQs prior to writing your application.

You may type your answers directly into the text fields or copy and paste them from other sources. Please note that all fields are required and the application must be completed in one sitting (you will be unable to save an incomplete application). We strongly suggest you save a separate copy of your application for your records.

If you have questions about the application process, please send an email to wagner.capstone@nyu.edu or call 212.998.7474.

I. Applicant Contact Information

Date of Application:
Organization Name:
 
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Project Liaison Name:
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II. Understanding of Proposal Guidelines

I have read and understood the Capstone proposal guidelines in full, including all of the frequently asked questions and mutual expectations, and agree to abide them.

III. Proposal Abstract (50-75 words)

Describe the key points of your proposal.

IV. Project Field

Using the following eight classifications, please identify the field of your proposed project to the best of your ability. Since a proposal may fall into more than one classification, please specify all that may apply.
Finance
 Government  
Health 
International
Management
Nonprofit
Policy
Urban Planning

V. Organizational Description (1,000 words)

Please describe your organization or unit, including mission, scope of work, key program activities, target population, and number of years in operation. (For Capstone projects, we look for organizations that have been operating for at least three years, have at least three full-time employees, and can offer a mutually beneficial opportunity for the agency and the student team.)

VI. Capstone Project Overview

Describe the scope of the project for which you would like a Capstone Project Team to focus. (The best Capstone proposals are important but not urgent; achievable within the academic timeframe and with the resources available; provide a clear definition of the problem or issue to be addressed; have a realistic scope; and specify tangible deliverables for the Capstone team to provide.)

Please provide a brief overview of the issue or problem. (500 word limit)
Why is this issue of particular relevance to your organization? What are the implications of this issue or problem for your agency? (500 word limit)
Please describe potential activities in which the Capstone Team might engage (i.e. conduct a literature review, create and administer a survey, evaluate a program, analyze a dataset, etc.). (500 word limit)
Please describe specific skills or qualifications that would be helpful for the Capstone Team to have in order to address this problem (i.e. knowledge of specific computer software, language proficiency, program evaluation, etc.) (250 word limit)

VII. Desired Outcomes (250 words)

Please describe the deliverables that are expected of the Capstone Team at the completion of the project (i.e. survey or evaluation instruments, draft policies and procedures, resource lists, analysis of large datasets, a comprehensive report, recommendations on how to proceed, etc.).

VIII. Special Considerations

If applicable, please describe any special considerations that NYU Wagner and/or the Capstone Project Team should be aware.

Can you anticipate obstacles that a Capstone Team might encounter while working on this project (i.e. incomplete data, lack of buy-in for the project, staff turnover, etc.)? (250 word limit)


Must a significant portion of research and data gathering be done during regular business hours? (Many Wagner students work full-time and may have constraints on their daytime availability). (50 word limit)


Will the Capstone Team have access to private client data that may present obstacles for progress on the project, and how/when do you plan to have approval for the Capstone team to proceed with gathering information given potential obstacles? (100 word limit)


Will the Capstone Team be required to conduct field research and/or visit multiple locations, other than the primary client site, to complete their project? Where would the team travel? (250 word limit)


An engagement fee of $5,000 is suggested for chosen projects. NYU Wagner recognizes there will be organizations for which this fee may be prohibitive. In these cases, the fee may be adjusted to reflect the resources available to each agency. 

  • For internationally-based clients, Wagner will consider the provision of accommodations and in-country support for a Capstone team in lieu of the engagement fee. Please note that international site visits should take place sometime between December 28, 2013 and January 25, 2014. (While projects are 8-months long, students are only available to travel overseas during their winter break).
  • For domestic clients outside of NYC that require overnight stays to conduct research, Wagner will consider the provision of accommodations in lieu of the engagement fee.

Do you anticipate any obstacles to supporting the Capstone program in the aforementioned ways? If so, what might your organization offer? (250 word limit)

As a reminder, you will be unable to return to your application once you press the submit button below. Please save a separate copy of your completed application for your records. You will receive a confirmation email once we receive your proposal.

QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about the Capstone Program, please send an email to wagner.capstone@nyu.edu or call 212.998.7474. You may also refer to the Capstone website at wagner.nyu.edu/capstone.