Big Ideas Live Here
W&M’s Global Research Institute is a multidisciplinary hub bringing together academics, practitioners, staff and students to tackle contemporary global issues.
News & Highlights
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The UN and the Future of Regional Nuclear Nonproliferation
In April, the Global Research Institute hosted Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to discuss nuclear nonproliferation with GRI Director of Research Initiatives, Dr. Ryan Musto. Nakamitsu covered topics such as the emergence of nonproliferation zones, the establishment of regional frameworks to discuss security issues, and the role that youth and young experts play in policy-making areas. -
GRI Researchers Awarded Inaugural ARII Funding
Prof. Phil Roessler and Prof. Carrie Dolan win inaugural funding from the Applied Research and Innovation Initiative, an externally funded program that aims to seed and scale applied research across the university. -
Announcing Gates Hall: The Future Home of GRI
A $30 million gift from an anonymous William & Mary alumna will pay tribute to former U.S. Secretary of Defense (2006-2011) and current university Chancellor Robert M. Gates ’65, L.H.D. ’98 with the first academic building in the nation to bear Gates’ name. Gates Hall will be home to GRI, the Institute for Integrative Conservation, and the Whole of Government Center of Excellence. -
Security & Foreign Policy Initiative Conference tackles Cooperation, Competition, & Conflict in East Asia
A two-day conference held in Williamsburg explored East Asia’s rapidly evolving security dynamics and the appropriate role for the United States’ engagement.
Community Resources
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For Researchers
Information for current and prospective GRI researchers, faculty, and affiliates.
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For Students
Information on RA positions, courses, fellowships, and funding for students.
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For Alumni
Information for friends and alumni of GRI on how to get involved.
Upcoming Events
GRI Research Labs
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American Bosnian Collaboration
Bringing together W&M and Bosnian students to foster cross-cultural understanding and work towards positive change for the youth of Bosnia.
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AidData
Connecting decision-makers and researchers who have a shared interest in using granular data and innovative tools to solve pressing problems, precisely target resources, and use rigorous evidence to measure the impacts of policies and investments.
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Africa Research Center
Addressing some of the biggest development challenges facing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including digital and spatial inequality, armed conflict, and education.
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Digital Inclusion & Governance
Conducting rigorous, policy-relevant research on the impact of digital technologies on society, politics, and the economy.
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Ignite Global Health
Optimizing health investments in resource-limited settings to inform public health decisions.
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International Justice Lab
Leading collaborative research on human rights, transitional justice, and international law and courts.
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NukeLab
Applying cutting-edge social science theory and methods to pressing policy questions in nuclear security, proliferation, and deterrence.
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Project on International Peace & Security
A premier undergraduate think tank bridging the gap between the academic and foreign policy communities.
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Teaching, Research & International Policy
Gathering data on the discipline of International Relations (IR) and its interactions with the public and policymakers.
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