Programs & Initiatives

The Harvard Kennedy School Autonomous Vehicles Policy Initiative hosts a forum for information exchange, research and policy formulation regarding the social impacts of autonomous vehicles.

The Government Performance Lab conducts research on how governments can improve the results they achieve for their citizens. An important part of our research model involves providing pro bono technical assistance to state and local governments.

Harvard Impact Labs is a University-wide initiative launched in 2025 to support Harvard faculty in developing solutions to pressing social problems in collaboration with government, nonprofits, and the private sector.

Founded and directed by Paul E. Peterson, PEPG has distinguished itself as a significant contributor to the systematic analysis of education policy and governing arrangements.

A university-wide entity housed at HKS that aims to improve the governance of Greater Boston. Professor Jeffrey Liebman is the director and Kathryn Carlson is the executive director of the Institute.

An experiential learning opportunity that challenges students to put their skills and passion for government to work in supporting newly elected leaders from across the country as they shift from campaigning to governing.