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.
Where we work
View our interactive map to explore our research areas and learn more about work by King Center affiliates.
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.
Our vision
We accelerate the end of global poverty.
Predoctoral research fellows program
The King Center has launched a new postbaccalaureate program designed to prepare individuals for academic careers focused on global development.
Learn more about the program
Working to secure a food staple
PhD student Tianmei Wang is exploring how climate change will affect rice yields in China using novel remote sensing technology.
Read more about Tianmei and how she's mapping arsenic distribution in soil
Postdoctoral fellows program
The Postdoctoral Fellows Program offers fellowships to new PhDs from a range of disciplines to pursue policy-relevant research on topics related to international development and poverty alleviation.
Learn more about the program