Research Themes
Energy and Environment
Sanford offers top-ranked environmental academics and expertise in environmental and energy policy.
Health Policy
Sanford faculty provide in-depth understanding of economic, sociological and political forces that shape health care systems in the U.S. and other countries.
Technology Policy
Faculty members’ research focuses on topics including national security, healthcare, media and gender violence prevention.
Media and Democracy
Sanford’s mission is to improve lives and communities by researching the most pressing public policy issues and preparing students for lives of leadership, civic engagement and public service.
Security Policy
Sanford faculty are working to understand and prepare students for national security challenges of the 21st century.
Social Policy
Sanford faculty provide students with an understanding of the impact of laws, regulations, and data on social outcomes.
International Development
Sanford faculty have active field research projects in more than 20 countries with expertise in economics, environmental engineering, political science, energy policy, quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods, migration, and many other applied areas.