Behavioral Insights Group
Connecting Harvard’s behavioral and decision science faculty and students to advance collaborative research and knowledge sharing.
Research Initiatives
Browse the Shorenstein Center’s faculty-led research and public engagement initiatives.
Explore the Center’s ongoing research initiatives below to learn more about how we empower practitioners, scholars, and the public with cutting edge insights and resources.
Civic Health & Institutions Project (CHIP50)
A national survey project of public opinions and behaviors regarding health and institutions.
Computational Policy Lab
Driving social impact through technical innovation
Constructive Disagreement Project
Cutting-edge research to help people collaborate through the toughest disagreements.
Documentary Film in the Public Interest Initiative
Inspiring a documentary film practice and infrastructure that can contribute to strong societies.
The Journalist’s Resource
Informing the public by making academic research accessible for anyone reporting on the news.
Lerner Lab
Studying the effects of emotion on judgement, leadership, and decision-making.
The HKS Misinformation Review
A peer-reviewed journal publishing multidisciplinary research on misinformation.
Public Interest Tech Lab
Working towards a society that can reap the benefits of technology without the harms.
Past Research Initiatives
The Shorenstein Center has been home to numerous research projects large and small over its history. Click here to see a non-exhaustive list of past research initiatives at the center.