7 projects win Harvard Global Institute grants
The Harvard Global Institute (HGI) has awarded its fourth cycle of grants to seven projects that feature interdisciplinary, cross-collaborative research and span five Harvard Schools. Five of the new projects explore issues particularly relevant to China or India, and two incorporate both countries in comparative studies. Funding is supported by the Dalian Wanda Group and chairman Wang Jianlin, as well as the President’s Global Initiatives Support Fund, established by alumni and friends on the Global Advisory Council. Both small- and large-scale grants are awarded annually, at a maximum of $100,000 and $1 million per year, respectively. Since 2015, HGI has funded 15 research initiatives that investigate problems of global impact. HGI was established by former President Drew Faust as a way to address major global challenges by supporting innovative and interdisciplinary research and collaboration. With ongoing support from President Larry Bacow, this year’s projects will bring together Harvard faculty and students in...