Big ideas live here.
W&M’s Global Research Institute is a multidisciplinary hub that brings together faculty, staff, practitioners, and students to conduct applied research on pressing global issues. We generate insights on contemporary global questions while training the next generation of decision-makers and global citizens.
In our approach, there is no single defining action or “light bulb” moment. Instead, we focus on building teams of diverse thinkers and investing in early-stage initiatives to support a pipeline of applied research.
We cooperate to innovate---our research initiatives have autonomy in setting research agendas, research design, outputs and goals. But they share an interest in working on contemporary global issues, securing funding, supporting a diverse research enterprise, and teaching through the research process. In this model, the successes of any project or lab benefit all projects and labs through sharing knowledge and resources.
The Advisory Board brings incredible experience across different sectors and disciplines, and their support enables more opportunities for students to participate in life-changing research with real-world impact.
Consistent with W&M’s university values and our own diversity, equity, and inclusion plan, we consciously build and support teams that include people from a wide range of national, disciplinary, methodological, ideological, gender, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
Our DEI plan is a Director's Initiative, and we invite you to learn more about our efforts in this area by reading our plan.
Our DEI plan is implemented by GRI's DEI Committee, which is made up of both staff and student representatives. Please email Rachel Sayers for more information.
This key initiative tackles the dual challenge of improving diversity of both researchers and students who focus on global challenges. Researchers from underrepresented groups come to William & Mary for two or more years to mentor students. Learn more about the program here.
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