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About Us

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs is the hub of Harvard Kennedy School's research, teaching, and training in international security and diplomacy, environmental and resource issues, and science and technology policy. 

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Our Mission

We have a dual mission: to advance policy-relevant research, and to train the next generation of leaders and scholars. 

Building on the vision of founder Paul Doty, we integrate insights and research of social scientists, natural scientists, technologists, and practitioners of government, diplomacy, the military, and business. 

We bridge the gap between scholarly rigor and real-world impact: combining the best of academic research with practical solutions. 

The heart of the Belfer Center is our resident research community of more than 150 scholars, including Harvard faculty, researchers, practitioners, and each year a new, international group of research fellows. 

Through publications and policy discussions, workshops, seminars and conferences, we promote innovative solutions to significant national and international challenges.

Our Experts in Action

Meet the Belfer Center Experts bringing you critical, timely insight and analysis into global issues