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Create and guide policy approaches to address government and society's most challenging issues. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy, offered by the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School, represents the pinnacle of academic achievement in public policy as a research-focused program. It signifies exceptional expertise in academic research and scholarly communication. Through this program, you'll broaden your understanding, develop sought-after abilities, advance public policy scholarship, and gain mastery of policy theories, principles, and practical implementations in governmental or organizational contexts. As a top Canadian institution for policy analysis and research, the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy focuses its research expertise on innovation, science, technology, healthcare, social equity, and governance to drive meaningful change. JSGS professors actively promote student participation in research initiatives, funding proposals, academic seminars, and knowledge dissemination activities to foster engagement in these critical research domains.