b'IBM Center Research AnnouncementFive Easy Ways to Connect The IBM Center for The Business of Government connects research to practice with the goal to help public sector leaders businessofgovernment.org and managers address real-world problems by sponsoring independent, third-party research from top minds in academe and the nonprofit sector. Our aim is to produce research and analysis that helps government leaders more effectively respond to their mission and management challenges. Public sector leaders and managers need the best, most practical advice available when it comes to delivering the business of government. We seek to bridge the gap between research and practice by helping to stimulate and accelerate the production of actionable research. Our reports are intended to spark the imaginationcrafting new ways to think about government by identifying trends, new ideas, and best practices in public management and innovation. For more details on our latest proposal deadlines and application form, please visit:https://www.businessofgovernment.org/content/research-stipends. We look forwardto hearing from you!'