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'''Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (WWICS)''' is a Washington, D.C.-based think tank named for former U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. It serves as a United States presidential memorial, established as part of the [[Smithsonian Institution]] by an act of [[Congress]] in 1968, with a mission to foster informed dialogue and scholarship on national and international issues. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.wilsoncenter.org}} ==Mission== The mission of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is to bridge the gap between academia and policy-making, providing a platform for preeminent scholarship that informs public policy. The Center aims to contribute to a richer understanding of global challenges and opportunities through rigorous research, open dialogue, and the dissemination of actionable ideas.<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/about-the-wilson-center "About the Wilson Center"]. WWICS.</ref> ==Parent organization== The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars is part of the Smithsonian Institution, which provides it with a unique framework to conduct its activities.<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/about-the-wilson-center "About the Wilson Center"]. WWICS.</ref> ==Legislation== The Center was established through the [https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-82/pdf/STATUTE-82-Pg1381.pdf Woodrow Wilson Memorial Act of 1968].<ref>US Government Manual. [https://www.usgovernmentmanual.gov/Agency?EntityId=Li98iR4lJ7s=&Year=2021 "Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars"]. U.S. Government Manual.</ref> ==Partners== While not a partnership organization in the traditional sense, WWICS collaborates with: * Various academic institutions for scholarly exchanges * International governmental and non-governmental organizations for joint research initiatives<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/programs "Programs"]. WWICS.</ref> ==Number of employees== The Wilson Center employs approximately 100 staff members.<ref>InfluenceWatch. [https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/woodrow-wilson-international-center-for-scholars/ "Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars"]. InfluenceWatch.</ref> ==Organization structure== The Center's structure includes: * Program teams dedicated to various regional and thematic issues like the Asia Program or the Environmental Change and Security Program. * The Office of the President manages overall strategy and operations. ===Leader=== The organization is headed by a President, Director, and CEO.<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/leadership "Leadership"]. WWICS.</ref> ===Divisions=== The Center's divisions include: * The Public Policy Programs, which cover various thematic areas like global health and cybersecurity.<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/programs "Programs"]. WWICS.</ref> * The Scholarly Programs, focusing on fellowships and research. ==List of programs== * Wilson Center Fellowships for scholars, practitioners, and public intellectuals<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/fellowships-grants "Fellowships & Grants"]. WWICS.</ref> * Public Policy Programs addressing issues like Africa, Asia, and Environmental Change<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/programs "Programs"]. WWICS.</ref> ==Last total enacted budget== The Wilson Center's last reported budget was approximately $20 million for FY 2020.<ref>InfluenceWatch. [https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/woodrow-wilson-international-center-for-scholars/ "Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars"]. InfluenceWatch.</ref> ==Staff== The Center employs around 100 staff members, including program directors, research assistants, and administrative personnel.<ref>InfluenceWatch. [https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/woodrow-wilson-international-center-for-scholars/ "Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars"]. InfluenceWatch.</ref> ==Funding== The Wilson Center is funded through an annual appropriation from Congress, which covers roughly one-third of its budget, with the remainder coming from private donations, grants, and other sources.<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/how-the-wilson-center-funded "How is the Wilson Center Funded?"]. WWICS.</ref> ==Services provided== The Center provides services like hosting scholars for research, organizing public events and conferences, publishing research and policy papers, and offering fellowships to enhance policy-relevant scholarship. These activities aim to foster dialogue among policymakers, scholars, and the public.<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/ "Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars"]. WWICS.</ref> ==Regulations overseen== As a non-regulatory organization, the Wilson Center does not oversee any federal regulations. ==Headquarters address== One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004-3027, USA ==History== Founded in 1968 by an act of Congress, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars was intended to be a living memorial to President Woodrow Wilson. It has since established itself as a key venue for policy discussion, hosting numerous scholars and experts to research and discuss global issues. Its establishment was to honor Wilson's ideals of linking policy with scholarly inquiry.<ref>WWICS. [https://www.wilsoncenter.org/about-the-wilson-center "About the Wilson Center"]. WWICS.</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.wilsoncenter.org Official Website] * [[wikipedia:Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars]] * [https://www.linkedin.com/company/woodrow-wilson-international-center-for-scholars LinkedIn Profile] ==References== <references />