Hoping to learn more about the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government?
By Senior Program Coordinator Walid Haida and Faculty Director John Haigh, Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government
The research centers at Harvard Kennedy School are a great resource for students to get involved with real-world policy issues. The mission of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government (M-RCBG) is to advance the state of knowledge and policy analysis concerning some of society’s most challenging problems at the interface of the public and private sectors.
Senior Program Coordinator Walid Haida and Faculty Director John Haigh discuss the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government and the various ways incoming students can engage with its initiatives and opportunities.
What work does the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government focus on?
We focus on the critical intersection of public policy and private enterprise, where government and markets continually shape one another to advance public value.
At M-RCBG, our faculty, fellows, and students work on digital currency and fintech, healthcare and health policy, the regulation of technology platforms, growth and industrial policy, and the future of capitalism. We place particular emphasis on supporting research that influences the creation of solutions that are scientifically grounded, economically efficient, and politically practical for decision-makers in both business and government.
“We place particular emphasis on supporting research that influences the creation of solutions that are scientifically grounded, economically efficient, and politically practical for decision-makers in both business and government.”
John Haigh, Faculty Director of the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government
What resources does M-RCGB provide to students?
M-RCBG provides several types of resources for students, including:
Access to Senior Fellows and their study groups, often with opportunities to work as research assistants.
Events, seminars, and workshops on topics at the intersection of business and government, such as regulation, technology, finance, climate, and economic policy.
Research assistantships with faculty and fellows, advertised through HKS Daily and our own channels.
Funding opportunities for Policy Analysis Exercises (PAEs) and other student research projects that align with the Center’s mission.
Support for student-led initiatives and conferences that align with our mission.
How can students get involved with M-RCGB at HKS?
Students can get involved by:
Attending M-RCBG events, seminars, and fellows’ study groups throughout the year.
Applying for research assistant positions as they are posted in HKS Daily.
Participating in or collaborating with student groups we support, such as the Business and Government PIC.
Reaching out directly to Walid Haida with questions about opportunities, connections to fellows, or ways to engage with the Center’s work.
Signing up for our newsletter and following our social channels (including LinkedIn) to stay informed about upcoming programs and calls for student involvement.
“M-RCBG provides several types of resources for students, including events, seminars, and workshops on topics at the intersection of business and government, such as regulation, technology, finance, climate, and economic policy.”
Walid Haida, Senior Program Coordinator
What is your role with the Center?
As the senior program coordinator, I help manage the Center’s fellows program and student-facing activities, including coordinating senior fellow study groups, supporting student research assistant positions, organizing study groups, and connecting students with our events, funding opportunities, and resources.
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