The Research and Strategy Group (RSG) is a non-profit student organization housed within the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics. We help mission-driven organizations make informed decisions through rigorous policy analysis, strategic advising, and research-backed recommendations. RSG empowers partners to tackle today’s most pressing policy challenges with clarity and impact.
HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL INSTITUTE OF POLITICS
RESEARCH & STRATEGY GROUP
The Research and Strategy Group (RSG) is a non-profit, student-led policy consulting organization housed within the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics. We work with mission-driven organizations across the nonprofit, public, and social impact sectors to tackle today’s most pressing policy challenges.
Our interdisciplinary teams of Harvard undergraduates provide pro bono strategic advising, policy research, and implementation support. Whether we’re analyzing clean energy policy, crafting civic engagement strategies, or supporting digital transformation efforts, we bring academic rigor and a public service mindset to every project.
At our core, we’re driven by a simple idea: that students — when trained, trusted, and supported — can be powerful agents of real-world change.
RSG works with nonprofits, government agencies, and mission-driven organizations to tackle complex policy challenges through tailored, pro-bono consulting. From policy research to strategic planning, we deliver thoughtful, research-backed solutions that help organizations move from ideas to impact.
Interested in working together? Learn more about our process and how to get in touch.