Harvard’s research centers are vibrant hubs of intellectual activity, funding research and study, organizing academic events, and building relationships with partners that lead to countless academic opportunities, from research collaborations to student internships. The University has an especially rich mix of international and area studies centers, which attract and provide resources for scholars and students at Harvard and around the world. All of the research centers listed here focus the majority of their work on global, international, or transnational issues and projects.