Payne Scholars
World-class insights helping to inform and shape public
policy on earth resources, energy, and the environment
PAYNE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The Payne Scholars program gives students the opportunity to perform research, collaborate across campus and engage with a broad network of international experts on global policy challenges. Students apply to the Payne Scholars program in the spring semester. As part of a one-credit independent study course (normal Mines tuition and fees apply), Payne Scholars participate in The Payne Institute activities, write a paper for The Payne Institute Commentary series and develop a research proposal on a related policy topic during the spring semester. At the end of the semester, selected students are eligible for a PAID Payne Scholars summer internship. Working with experts, interns will elaborate on their chosen policy paper, and draft a detailed article for publication in a relevant research journal.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
EARTH
Rare earth and critical materials; Natural resources trade; Supply chains and security; Resource governance
ENERGY
Power sector planning and markets; Energy transitions; Transportation, industry, and climate policy; Geopolitics, security, and conflict
ENVIRONMENT
Oil and natural gas regulation; Methane and air pollution; Energy-water nexus; Environmental policy and subsidy reform
ACTIVITIES
Lectures, seminars, round-tables, and public engagement
Cutting edge research and commentary
Multi-disciplinary collaboration across Colorado School of Mines campus
Visiting scholars and research scholars
Partnerships with world-class organizations
Words from previous Payne Scholars –
“You all are among the most welcoming and considerate people I have gotten to work with. The projects I took part in these last few months have been rewarding and a great help in my professional development. Thank you.” 8/2020
“Thank you for all that you did for me regarding outreach, questions, etc. You were so accommodating the whole semester – if I had an inquiry, you would have it taken care of in no time! Thank you for that and all that you do for not only the Payne Scholars, but Mines as a whole. Payne lectures are sought after and Mines would not be the same without you folks over at the Payne Institute.” 1/2021
REGISTRATION FOR THE PAYNE SCHOLARS PROGRAM VIA EMAIL TO PAYNE-INFO@MINES.EDU.
PAYNE SCHOLAR RESOURCES
