{"id":2853040,"date":"2025-09-29T01:17:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T06:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthinktanks.org\/?post_type=initiative&#038;p=2853040"},"modified":"2025-10-01T01:14:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:14:58","slug":"building-for-the-future-initiative-cycle-3-2026","status":"publish","type":"initiative","link":"https:\/\/onthinktanks.org\/initiative\/building-for-the-future-initiative\/building-for-the-future-initiative-cycle-3-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Building for the Future Initiative | Cycle 3: November 2025 \u2013 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW57811181 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57811181 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">We are excited to launch the 3rd Cycle of the Building for the Future Initiative. The Building for the Future Initiative aims to strengthen student-led think tanks and enrich and broaden the perspectives that inform public policy recommendations in Europe. With support from the Open Society Foundations, OTT offers grants to selected student-led think tanks in Europe to enhance their leadership capabilities and foster new perspectives on European policy issues and research questions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"o-button o-button--line\" href=index-1883.html><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW152328642 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152328642 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">Submit your application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What to expect<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">OTT is working with student-led think tanks across Europe, offering them a grant to:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be part of a learning community, engaging in regular opportunities for exchange, collaboration, and visibility with other student-led think tanks and the wider OTT network.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Design and implement multi-regional events that integrate diverse perspectives and voices from different regions on key European policy issues,\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Join the <a href=index-1413.html>School for Thinktankers<\/a>, and\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Participate in the <a href=index-1884.html>OTT Conference<\/a>.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who can join?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are a student-led think tank based in Europe, we would love to hear from you.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We are looking for student-led think tanks with the following qualities:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conducts research and publishes findings on public policy issues in Europe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Has experience in hosting events on public policy issues.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is motivated to include diverse voices from different regions in policy discussions across Europe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Show interest in interacting and collaborating with other student-led think tanks through the School for Thinktankers, the OTT Conference, and the global community of practice (e.g., peer exchange, joint visibility opportunities).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have identified areas for improvement or institutional strengthening that they would like to work on during the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is committed to undertaking all activities under the Building for the Future Initiative from November 2025 to October 2026<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you do not meet all the criteria, we would still welcome your application! If you&#8217;re unsure whether you meet the requirements or have any questions, don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch with <\/span><a href=json/_-4.json><span data-contrast=\"none\">culloa@onthinktanks.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key dates<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applications open <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, 2025<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applications close <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">October 31<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, 2025<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Decisions will be announced in mid-November.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Testimonies<\/h2>\n<div class=\"iframe-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Building for the Future Initiative\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=yivc_eqlss8250f.html frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The best thing I learned during the Building for the Future Initiative was how t<span class=\"TextRun SCXW246473359 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246473359 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246473359 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Building for the Future initiative<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246473359 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246473359 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">an amazing project to build the capacity of our team to produce better-informed research and to promote that research through events.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW246473359 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246473359 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Generation for Rights over the World (GROW)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW216241200 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216241200 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">This initiative helped us open doors to many more opportunities in the future.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW216241200 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW216241200 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Warwick Think Tank<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">During the School for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Thinktankers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">, we received a lot of help in understanding how to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> shape our own <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">very young<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> and growing student think tank better. The experience <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">help<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">ed us <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">clarify<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> our vision and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">lay<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> the foundations for future growth.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 <span class=\"TextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257208101 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Epis Think Tank<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231596454 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231596454 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">The multi-regional event fostered invaluable networking opportunities, enabling us to engage in meaningful conversations and connect with a diverse range of stakeholders.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231596454 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231596454 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014 <\/span>York Student Think Tank<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231596454 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231596454 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"eop\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;920dbcde-2834-5e15-a5fa-062170b236ba|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;eop&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;eop&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW98536477 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98536477 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">The OTT conference provided me \u2013 and, by extension, the other student <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW98536477 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">thinktankers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98536477 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"> in my society \u2013 with insights into the research and strategies of professional think tanks and allowed us to connect with professionals.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW98536477 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW98536477 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231596454 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231596454 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" 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lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42852090 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\" data-ccp-charstyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;ac0262f4-8a9e-5820-b908-2d943c5f7113|1&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[201342446,&quot;1&quot;,201342447,&quot;5&quot;,201342448,&quot;1&quot;,201342449,&quot;1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777842,&quot;&quot;,469777843,&quot;Aptos&quot;,469777844,&quot;Aptos&quot;,201341986,&quot;1&quot;,469769226,&quot;Aptos&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,469775450,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,201340122,&quot;1&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;normaltextrun&quot;,335572020,&quot;1&quot;,469778324,&quot;Default Paragraph Font&quot;]}\">Are you a funder interested in the work of student-led think tanks? Are you a university looking to set up a student-led think tank? We would love to hear from you. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW42852090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42852090 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"normaltextrun\">Please get in touch: <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW42852090 BCX0\" href=json/_-4.json target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Highlight Underlined SCXW42852090 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW42852090 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">culloa@onthinktanks.org<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to launch the 3rd Cycle of the Building for the Future Initiative. 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