Submission Guidelines
Thank you for your interest in Virginia Policy Review! Submissions for the 2025-2026 Journal will open soon!
Research Article: These articles are typically longer and reflect some kind of research in a particular policy area of interest. This can include an empirical analysis of a government program or a case study of some kind. These articles can take a position, make recommendations, or suggest specific improvements to a particular program or policy. Length may vary, but they must be no longer than 7000 words. Please also include an abstract no longer than 250 words and a short biography on each author no longer than 100 words.
Commentary/Op-ed: These entries are generally shorter and are intended to reflect different perspectives on a particular issue. These articles should take a position on a particular topic and must be no longer than 2,000 words. Please include a short biography no longer than 100 words on each author.
Citations: All citations must follow the APA or Chicago Citation Style.
Style:
2025-2026 theme: “Policy for the Public Good.”
For more information, email Executive Editor Sarah King and Managing Editor George Langhammer.
Commentary/Op-ed: These entries are generally shorter and are intended to reflect different perspectives on a particular issue. These articles should take a position on a particular topic and must be no longer than 2,000 words. Please include a short biography no longer than 100 words on each author.
Citations: All citations must follow the APA or Chicago Citation Style.
Style:
- Use Times New Roman font in 12pt.
- Double-space your submission.
2025-2026 theme: “Policy for the Public Good.”
For more information, email Executive Editor Sarah King and Managing Editor George Langhammer.