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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 28, 2026
From the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games to major climate summits and global convenings, cities increasingly serve as stages for some of the world's most visible and consequential events. Have lunch and join mayors who have planned and hosted major international events as they discuss their experiences with hosting events like these with Harvard Kennedy School faculty.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Join the Bloomberg Center for Cities for lunch and a conversation with Linda Hill, renowned leadership scholar, Harvard Business School professor, and author of "Genius at Scale." Drawing on decades of research and work with organizations around the world, Hill will explore how leaders can unlock collective intelligence and build cultures where innovation can flourish.
Monday, November 2, 2026
Calling Gilgamesh, a new play by Gloria Benedikt, brings together two writers separated by more than four thousand years to explore some of humanity's most enduring questions. Join us for a scenic reading—the first public presentation of the play—followed by a discussion exploring themes that resonate across disciplines, including urbanization, environmental change, democracy, technology, and the future of human civilization.
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.
