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One-Year Research Residency
The Bloomberg Harvard Visiting Scholars Program enables accomplished, multidisciplinary researchers to spend one year at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University conducting research and engaging with the broader Harvard community.
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Wednesday, October 14
What can an ordinary sidewalk tell us about the way we govern, design, and share our communities? Join the hybrid event featuring Michael Pollack, author of “Sidewalk Nation,” as he examines the overlooked infrastructure that shapes everyday life.
October 20, 2026
Have lunch and hear from Kaya Comer-Schwartz, London’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime in conversation with Kimberlyn Leary of HKS, HMS, and HSPH about the leadership and collaboration required to advance public safety in one of the world’s largest and most diverse cities.
Sept. 23, Oct. 7, & Nov. 4, 2026
This student study group will examine how AI is reshaping entrepreneurial opportunity across cities and regions, with a focus on labor demand, firm competitiveness, small business access, and how local governments can navigate economic transition.
