Research Centers & Institutes
Research Centers and Institutes
The GW School of Business is home to a dynamic network of research centers and institutes where faculty, students, and industry partners work together to solve real-world challenges. From strengthening corporate governance and advancing responsible leadership to shaping E.U. health policies and informing global economic strategy, our research drives innovation with meaningful, measurable impact.
- Center for the Connected Consumer (CCC)
Founded in 2013, the mission of the CCC is to understand the user experience of the post-social consumer, as well as the ways marketers can best operate in the era of the Internet of Things.
- Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CEE)
CFEE advances GW’s leadership in entrepreneurship education by integrating rigorous scholarship with real-world business needs. Through research, collaborations, and hands-on programming, the Center empowers entrepreneurs and strengthens entrepreneurial engagement across the School of Business and the broader community.
- Center for Latin American Issues (CLAI)
CLAI expands GW’s work on Latin America by fostering scholarship and informed dialogue on the region’s most pressing political, economic, and social issues, including U.S.–Latin American relations. As the university’s premier hub for Latin American and Caribbean studies, CLAI promotes academic excellence and deeper regional understanding.
- Center for Real Estate Studies (CRES)
CRES advances research and education in real estate development, urban growth, and commercial and residential markets in the DMV and across the US. Through strong partnerships with developers, trade associations, investors, and government agencies, CRES creates valuable opportunities for faculty and students—ranging from research support to internships and career placements.
- The Growth Dialogue
The Growth Dialogue connects global policymakers, experts, and practitioners to share insights, practical experience, and emerging research on economic growth. Serving as an independent forum for new thinking and policy experimentation, it fosters idea exchange and supports informed decision-making in regions seeking sustainable, inclusive growth.
- GW Investment Institute
The GW Investment Institute is a global leader in applied investment education, combining world-class instruction with strong industry engagement. Through GW’s Student Investment Funds, students manage real capital, gain hands-on experience, and build powerful connections with practitioners and investment leaders.
- Institute for Brazilian Issues (IBI)
IBI, which operates within CLAI, was established in 1990 to promote stronger U.S.-Brazil relations within the changing international order. IBI seeks to do so by working with all interested parties, and especially the business sectors of both countries.
- Institute for Corporate Responsibility (ICR)
ICR advances research, teaching, and dialogue on corporate responsibility, serving as a hub for continuing education, curriculum development, and community-focused programming. Through its partnerships across business, government, and academia, the ICR strengthens GW’s scholarly capacity and positions the university as a global leader in corporate responsibility scholarship.
- Institute for Integrating Statistics in Decision Sciences
The Institute for Integrating Statistics in Decision Sciences brings together experts from GW’s business, arts and sciences, and engineering schools to advance the use of modern statistical methods in decision-making. Its research focuses on Bayesian approaches, probability elicitation, utility assessment, and tools that enhance evidence-based, high-impact decisions.
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- International Institute of Tourism Studies (IITS)
IITS is a global leader in tourism education and research, helping businesses, communities, governments, and nonprofits advance sustainable tourism for more than 30 years. Through thought leadership, applied research, and professional programs in destination management and cultural heritage tourism, IITS shapes the future of a more resilient and responsible global tourism industry.
- Korean Management Institute (KMI)
KMI connects business leaders, policymakers, academics, and students to deepen understanding of U.S.-Korea relations. Through programs including classes, workshops, executive education, and research, KMI enhances professional expertise while fostering cross-cultural and policy insights.
- The Center for International Business Education & Research (GW-CIBER)
GW-CIBER is concluding its operations and will be closing. The center will remain open until mid-November 2025 to close out its operations.
GW-CIBER connects businesses, policymakers, students, and faculty to advance understanding of the global economy. Leveraging GW’s Washington, D.C. location and partnerships with government, embassies, and international organizations, GW-CIBER provides a unique platform for education, research, and global engagement.
Featured Research Center Initiative: ELEVATE
ELEVATE (Executive Leadership Education Venture Advancing Talented Entrepreneurs) is a summer program for small businesses, developed and taught by our Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence (CFEE) professors in partnership with The Coalition.