Core Project

Each year in the spring, first-year MPP students can complete the Harris Core Project: a team-based policy memo that applies Core training to a real-world policy challenge identified by a decision-maker.

Teams draw on statistical analysis, economic reasoning, and political strategy to craft practical recommendations for public sector clients, including elected officials, government agencies, and nonprofit leaders.

The Harris Core Project gives students the chance to practice framing a problem, selecting appropriate research methods, synthesizing evidence, and communicating effectively for an external audience.