McCourt School of Public Policy
McCourt School of Public Policy
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Research

Georgetown’s McCourt School is an incubator of bold new ideas ​to solve today’s most pressing policy challenges.

Featured Publications

Georgetown’s McCourt School faculty and research centers offer evidence and insights for policymakers on some of our most pressing policy challenges, including promoting shared economic growth, increasing access to high-quality healthcare and education, and limiting the effects of climate change.

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Centers and Initiatives

Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy’s affiliated centers are engaged in research, professional training, and sharing of information on Congress, health policy, international development, and social policy.

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Massive Data Institute

MDI’s mission is to harness modern data and computing power to improve public policy with cutting-edge research.

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Faculty

Georgetown’s McCourt School faculty are generating solutions to the complex issues of today and empowering the leaders of tomorrow.

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Research News

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General News, Research, Tech & Public Policy

TrueMedia finds new home at Georgetown’s McCourt School

As the information environment grows more complex and technological advances make it easier to manipulate content, knowing what’s true online has never been more difficult. Aligned with its…

April 16, 2025

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Announcements, General News, Research, Tech & Public Policy

Tech & Public Policy program awards $1.5M in grants to 24 Georgetown researchers

April 9, 2025

Faculty Impact, General News, Student Experience

McCourt School’s new research lab aims to reshape criminal justice policy

April 8, 2025

General News, Research

Sovereign Debt Forum and Massive Data Institute announce the launch of #PublicDebtIsPublic

January 29, 2025

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Faculty and Research Seminars

The Georgetown and the McCourt School communities offer rich and engaging intellectual opportunities for faculty. McCourt faculty can take advantage of a wide-variety of seminar series offered across campus.

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