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The Global Research Institute is home to nine research labs built to help solve environmental, social, health, economic, security, and political challenges. In addition to the standing labs, GRI is dedicated to providing space for collaborative applied research to flourish through forums, initiatives, and workshops serving students, faculty, and policymakers. Learn more about our labs and research initiatives below.
As a way to honor the legacy of Chancellor Robert M. Gates, each year William & Mary and the Gates Global Policy Center (GGPC) convene the Gates Forum, a series of discussions and workshops driven by academic research on a topic of national importance.
Bringing together W&M and Bosnian students to foster cross-cultural understanding and work towards positive change for the youth of Bosnia.
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.
Addressing some of the biggest development challenges facing countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including digital and spatial inequality, armed conflict, and education.
Conducting rigorous, policy-relevant research on the impact of digital technologies on society, politics, and the economy.
Optimizing health investments in resource-limited settings to inform public health decisions.
Leading collaborative research on human rights, transitional justice, and international law and courts.
Applying cutting-edge social science theory and methods to pressing policy questions in nuclear security, proliferation, and deterrence.
A premier undergraduate think tank bridging the gap between the academic and foreign policy communities.
Gathering data on the discipline of International Relations (IR) and its interactions with the public and policymakers.
Many in the academic field of international relations (IR) and observers of the foreign policy discourse in Washington, DC have noted the need for greater diversity of thought. The Security & Foreign Policy Initiative was designed to tackle this challenge: meeting students' need for courses and research opportunities in security and foreign policy and diversifying W&M's theoretical approaches to these subjects.
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