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Global Research Institute
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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William and Mary’s Global Research Institute Launches Book Launch Series with Four New Releases
The Global Research Institute’s Book Launch Series is a celebration of faculty at William & Mary and across the country and their dedication to publish their work. This important milestone is marked with a conversation about the author’s book and overall research with one of GRI’s faculty. These conversations serve to bridge the gap between disciplines in academia, providing the ability for academics to share their work on a multidisciplinary stage. Through these interdisciplinary conversations, the GRI hopes to empower researchers to work together across academic boundaries and collaborate to tackle complex problems. This semester, GRI has highlighted the publishing of three important academics. These books highlight GRI’s commitment to interdisciplinary research and global perspectives. -
Student Innovation Program Kicks Off at GRI Open House
GRI’s Student Innovation program brings together students and faculty from across disciplines and the broader William & Mary campus in support of student-led research ideas and projects, in a format that allows us to practice one of GRI’s longstanding core values: that good ideas can come from anywhere, including an undergrad. For the 25-26 academic year, we have revamped Student Innovation to include more structured touchpoints that we believe will elevate and enhance student-led research outcomes. The first of these touchpoints occurred at GRI’s annual Open House event on Friday, October 3, where, for the first time, prospective Student Innovation teams pitched research proposals for a chance to participate in our program. -
William & Mary to Host Fourth Annual Gates Forum on Security Assistance in Winter 2025
William & Mary will host its fourth annual Gates Forum in winter 2025, bringing together leading policymakers and practitioners from across the country to address a critical issue in U.S. national security. This year’s forum will examine how the United States can rethink its approach to security assistance to best advance its national interests, deliver effective results, and respond to changing international circumstances. -
Recent Success for GRI’s Postdoctoral Fellows Program
Amidst a tough academic job market across higher education, GRI’s postdoctoral fellows program had a banner year. Four postdoctoral fellows in residence this past year and one recent alumni have landed impressive positions at leading academic institutions around the world.
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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