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Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Founded: 1636

Website: www.harvard.edu

Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and one of the world's most prestigious universities.

Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government and Department of Economics are globally recognized for their research and teaching in public policy, governance, and economic analysis, producing influential policy research and analysis.

Research Areas

Harvard conducts extensive research in public policy, governance, economic development, international relations, and institutional analysis. The university's research centers and institutes produce evidence-based policy analysis and contribute significantly to global policy discourse.

Partnership with Pakistan Business Forum® — Strategic Policy & Research Function

Pakistan Business Forum® — Strategic Policy & Research Function collaborates with Harvard University on research projects, academic exchanges, and knowledge sharing initiatives. This partnership facilitates access to Harvard's research expertise, academic resources, and policy analysis capabilities, enhancing collaborative research on governance, economic policy, and institutional development.

Scholarship Programme

Pakistan Business Forum® — Strategic Policy & Research Function maintains a special scholarship arrangement with Harvard University to support exceptional researchers, policy analysts, and students from Pakistan and the broader region. This programme facilitates academic and research opportunities at one of the world's most renowned institutions.

The scholarship programme covers various areas including public policy, governance, economic development, and international relations. Selected candidates receive support for research projects, academic courses, and collaborative research initiatives that align with Pakistan Business Forum's strategic research priorities.

This special arrangement reflects the strong partnership between Pakistan Business Forum — Strategic Policy & Research Function and Harvard University, enabling knowledge exchange and capacity building in policy research and analysis.