Christopher Dougherty

Christopher Dougherty is a Visiting Professor at the University of St Andrews' School of Public Policy and Administration, supported by a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship. He holds a PhD from Carleton University, an MPNL (Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership), and a Bachelor of Applied Nonprofit Studies from Mount Royal University. His research focuses on charitable sectors in Canada and the UK, examining relationships between charities and regulatory actors, policy engagement, and administrative practices. Notable awards include the H. Woods Bowman Student Award and recognition for his PhD proposal.

• Education:
• PhD in Public Policy (Carleton University)
• MPNL, Carleton University
• Bachelor of Applied Nonprofit Studies, Mount Royal University
• Research Interests: Charity-government dynamics, nonprofit finance, philanthropy, and policy influence through charitable structures.
• Awards: SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, CRDCN Emerging Scholars Grant, and academic accolades for his doctoral work.