Our mission
We enable a multidisciplinary community of Stanford scholars to conduct path-breaking research, shape policy and practice, and train and inspire a diverse new generation of global leaders.
Graduate student programs
The King Center supports Stanford doctoral student research, particularly field-based work in middle- and low-income countries, by offering research funding and fellowships, as well as community events.
Learn more about how to get involved as a PhD student
Researcher takes aim at discrimination and intimate partner violence
PhD student Nina Buchmann is leading ground-breaking work to study and reduce discrimination and domestic violence in Bangladesh.
Read more about Nina and the unique interventions she's designing
Global Development Photo Contest
The King Center invites current Stanford undergraduate and graduate students, as well as predoctoral research fellows, and postdoctoral scholars, to submit photos to the King Center's 2023 Global Development Photo Contest!
Submit your photos
Our vision
We accelerate the end of global poverty.
Thematic areas
The King Center supports new research from scholars across campus on nine thematic areas.
Our impact
The King Center supports research that tests promising innovations and scalable solutions to address poverty in emerging economies.
Where we work
View our interactive map to explore our research areas and learn more about work by King Center affiliates.