It is longer in length than similar workshops-four days-so that participants enjoy ample time for deliberation and exchange.
It not only brings together young scholars, but also invited senior scholars, distinguished in the field of public administration and policy, who act as mentors, coaches, and discussants.
The workshop format is highly intensive as young scholars have an initial presentation, followed by designated individual and group level discussions with senior scholars, and then a final presentation.
Faculty are assigned to young scholars grouped by sub-fields and concentrations, and engage in group discussions and individual consultations related to their research projects.
Faculty present their recent works in a relaxed atmosphere, allowing young participants to get fresh experiences on the process of conducting empirical research-from topic choice to reviewing the literature, from framing and analyzing to presenting.
Senior faculty provide instructional sessions on topics such as "How to Get Published" and "Conducting Research for an International Audience," adapted for the young scholars.
Theme
We welcome research papers and projects on a broad range of public policy and administration issues including, but not limited to, the following:
The response of public policy and administration to post-crisis governance.
Empirical policy analysis in such specific fields as fiscal, environmental, health, labor, etc.
Traditional public administration topics, including but not limited to performance management, leadership, human resources and budgeting.
Aspects of strategic management and collaboration in public sectors.
The challenge of working across levels of governments and sectors.
The state of public sector ethics
All research papers and projects must be empirically based. Applications beyond the above illustrative topics will certainly be considered.
Awards
Best Paper Award
Most Improved Paper Award
Eligibility
We accept applications from doctoral candidates at the stage of dissertation writing or engaged in fieldwork, postdoctoral fellows and young professionals (assistant professors, lecturers or research fellows).
Working Language
English
Procedure and Timeline
Applicants shall submit a summary of their research papers or projects containing no more than 250 words via e-mail to the YSW Planning Committee at youngscholars@aspanet.org
Summary submission deadline: April 4, 2014
Acceptance notification: Late April 2014
Full paper submission: June 15, 2014
Location and Fees
The workshop will be held at Jilin University in Changchun, the capital city of Jilin Province in Northeast People's Republic of China.
Accepted participants will receive a registration fee waiver. Lodging accommodations, local transportation, and daily meals for four days will be provided.
Participants must cover their airfare travel expenses.
Organizing Committee
Advisors
Allan Rosenbaum – President, American Society for Public Administration and Professor and Director, Institute for Public Management and Community Service, Florida International University
Maria Aristigueta – Professor and Director, School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware
Susan Gooden – Professor and Executive Director, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Virginia Commonwealth University
Shaoming Cheng – Assistant Professor, Florida International University
David Guo – Assistant Professor, Florida International University
Organizing Chairpersons
William Shields – Executive Director, American Society for Public Administration Xianming Zhang – Dean, School of Administration, Jilin University
Executive Chairpersons
Junbo Yu – Associate Professor, Jilin University School of Administration
Melissa C. Emerson – Student Representative to National Council, American Society for Public Administration
Tonya T. Neaves – District II Representative to National Council, American Society for Public Administration, and Adjunct Professor, George Mason University
Xulian Liu – Vice Dean, Jilin University School of Administration
Yuzhen Xu – Vice Dean, Jilin University School of Administration
Dongshui Yin – Vice Dean, Jilin University School of Administration