Politics & Policy

Annual four-day international relations simulation in Boston where high school students play world leaders and debate global issues.

Undergraduate-run annual Model UN conference where delegates from around the world debate global issues in General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, and crisis committees.

Undergraduate-run journal publishing student articles, podcasts, investigations, and interviews on politics, policy, and culture; no journalism experience required.

Student debate society hosting weekly debates and casual discussions with political figures for students of all political views.

College tutors who design and teach international relations lessons in Boston-area high school classrooms, ending each semester with a campus simulation day.

Undergraduate-run polling group that writes and analyzes the Harvard Youth Poll on the political views of Americans aged 18 to 29.

Collegiate Republican organization that endorses candidates and comments on national politics and university policy from a conservative perspective.

Undergraduate-run teams that advocate for students and solve campus problems, working with faculty and administration to improve student life.

Undergraduate group offering education, speaker events, mentorship, facility tours, and workshops to prepare students for careers in the clean energy transition.

Student-led nonprofit connecting undergraduates to foreign policy decision-making through policy research, speaker events, and conferences.

IRoC is the IRC branch that coordinates all of the IRC's on-campus outreach.

Student-run undergraduate mock trial team that competes in collegiate tournaments and hosts a training seminar for high school students.

Undergraduate group educating the public on psychedelic research, history, and culture, and advocating for decriminalizing psychedelic medicines.

Pro-life student group that runs campaigns, such as urging students to request refunds of the abortion-coverage portion of their health insurance premium.

Independent, non-partisan, nonprofit student group turning academic expertise into policy recommendations and think pieces on global challenges.

Undergraduate group bringing students across the political spectrum together for weekly meetings, discourse dinners, policy projects, and a podcast.

Non-partisan initiative working to raise voter registration and turnout among Harvard students, staff, and faculty through organizing, advocacy, and outreach.

Organizes an annual international Model UN conference held in a different location each year, bringing together university students from over 110 countries.

Student organization building community among Asian American undergraduates through educational-political, cultural, outreach, and social events.

The Harvard Institute of Politics, a non-partisan living memorial to President John F. Kennedy that promotes public service and provides political opportunities to undergraduates.

Student-organized, university-wide conference on Israel featuring speakers plus a tech and special opportunities fair for students of all backgrounds.

Hosts non-partisan speaker events with political, public service, and world leaders for students, ending in audience Q&A; committee members help produce them.

Recruits, trains, and equips volunteer community organizers to mobilize their communities for health equity and the right to health.

Undergraduate group organizing with campus workers and their unions to advocate for labor justice on campus, locally, and beyond.

Undergraduate-run think tank where students research and write policy recommendations for government and community commissioners.

Institute of Politics program hosting weekly discussions with local leaders, politicians, academics, and organizers on race, ethnicity, and politics.

Student forum for discussing climate change, climate policy, and research through weekly roundtables with professionals in the field.

Project IMUSE, a non-profit organization run by students at Harvard, Tsinghua, and Peking University that aims to foster mutual curiosity, respect, and understanding between people in China and North America.

Undergraduate teams that research and develop tailored strategies for non-profit, public sector, and private clients on socio-political issues.

Discussion forum for students with backgrounds or interests in federal service, the Peace Corps, or the military, featuring keynote speakers and opportunity connections.

Weekly program connecting women and non-binary students with women leaders across careers, offering networking and professional development workshops.