Research Labs & Initiatives

GRI Research Labs

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Digital Inclusion & Governance

  Conducting rigorous, policy-relevant research on the impact of digital technologies on society, politics, and the economy.

• Ignite Global Health

  Optimizing health investments in resource-limited settings to inform public health decisions.

• International Justice Lab

  Leading collaborative research on human rights, transitional justice, and international law and courts.

• NukeLab

  Applying cutting-edge social science theory and methods to pressing policy questions in nuclear security, proliferation, and deterrence.

• Project on International Peace & Security

  A premier undergraduate think tank bridging the gap between the academic and foreign policy communities.

• Teaching, Research & International Policy

  Gathering data on the discipline of International Relations (IR) and its interactions with the public and policymakers.