Programs & Projects

The Weatherhead Center hosts formal programs that link faculty and affiliates working in similar research areas. Projects at the Weatherhead Center are discrete activities that connect interdisciplinary scholars, practitioners, and students working in a specific research area. Projects may include student internships, multiyear research activities, and more.

Programs & Projects

Canada Program

Presenting rich intellectual opportunities for Canadian studies at Harvard.

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STAR Lab

Designing and testing new ways for businesses to create positive social impacts, benefit communities, and protect the environment.

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Students

Nurturing the research of graduate and undergraduate students is one of the Weatherhead Center’s highest priorities. 

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Weatherhead Scholars Program

Offering visiting faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and experienced practitioners the opportunity to spend up to one year at Harvard conducting research. 

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Valuing Accessibility

The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs welcomes affiliates with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you are associated with the Weatherhead Center or one of its programs and would like to request accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please get in touch with your program coordinator in advance of your participation. Requests for Sign Language interpreters and/or CART providers should be made at least two weeks in advance, if possible. Please note that the university will make every effort to secure services, but that services are subject to availability.