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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.
The Robert M. Gates Initiative in American Statecraft is a hub for intergenerational learning and policy-relevant research on non-military tools of U.S. foreign policy. A collaboration with the Robert M. Gates Global Policy Center, the American Statecraft Initiative at William & Mary brings together students, faculty, and officials from across the government and the private sector to tackle the most pressing issues in U.S. foreign policy.
Bringing together W&M and Bosnian students to foster cross-cultural understanding and work towards positive change for the youth of Bosnia.
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.
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