The Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy at Princeton University is currently accepting applications for its Sugarman Practitioner in Residence Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy at Princeton University - Sugarman Practitioner in Residence Program
Sugarman Practitioner in Residence program—a unique, fully funded opportunity for bold thinkers and doers from any field to spend 12 months immersed in a world-class academic environment, without the usual academic obligations.
Benefits of The Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy at Princeton University - Sugarman Practitioner in Residence Program
- Time and space to work on your idea—free from daily distractions
- Access to Princeton’s faculty and resources—from behavioral science to public policy
- A collaborative environment—where your idea can collide with new perspectives
- No teaching or publishing requirements—just progress on your project
The Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy at Princeton University - Sugarman Practitioner in Residence Program Requirements
They’re looking for non-academics with breakthrough ideas—people who are building something new and need a year to focus, test, and refine it. You might be:
- A startup founder or product designer
- A climate innovator or urban planner
- A campaign strategist or movement builder
- A technologist, artist, or architect
- A policy entrepreneur or behavioral change expert
If your project tackles a real-world problem and its success hinges on understanding how people think, decide, or act, this residency is for you.
Application Date and Process
Your application should include:
- A project statement (max 5 pages) explaining:
- The problem you’re tackling
- Why human behavior is key to solving it
- What you plan to do during the residency
- What success might look like
- What kinds of thinkers or collaborators you’d like to engage with
- A resume or CV highlighting relevant past work
- A cover letter explaining how this residency fits your goals
Application Deadline
15 June, 2026
Opportunity Application
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