The Policy Debate program is a rigorous, research and practice debate driven session for students seeking deeper technical skill, strategic clarity and skill development so they can have greater success and stronger in round performance. The institute emphasizes evidence quality, case strategy, and impact comparison through coached labs and frequent practice rounds. Instruction is tailored to student experience, ensuring meaningful growth for both developing and advanced debaters. Being at Stanford University is a dramatic plus, and for many students, Stanford is the first environment where their curiosity feels fully supported. That shift—from “student” to “future scholar”—that comes from being on a truly world class campus, can be transformative.