Research projects
Our research staff carry out a wide range of novel research work in humanitarian issues, involving experts in both applied medicine and humanities, as well as NGOs and external collaborators.
View further details on some of our current research projects:
Emergency Medical Teams Project with HKAM
This project will accelerate the development of an international verification and certification process of disaster response training based on WHO standards.
Everyday Peace Indicators
This project aims to investigate alternative, bottom-up indicators of peace in four sub-Saharan countries.
Making Peacekeeping Data Work for the International Community
Helping the UN and other international organisations better use peacekeeping data available to increase future effectiveness.
Post Earthquake Surgical Interventions in Haiti
Study of the surgical procedures and rehabilitation interventions performed by responders following the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
TEAMS - EU
TEAMS is a project funded by EU Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection aiming to develop, pilot and assess standardised training for EMCs/EMTs.
The Role of Business in Humanitarian Relief
Study of the role of business in securing political stability, racial integration and economic growth in the Mediterranean Refugee Crisis.
Humanitarian History Project
This is a joint initiative of the Humanitarian Policy Group (HPG) at the Overseas Development Institute and HCRI. The objective of humanitarianhistory.org is: to make the history of the humanitarian sector more easily accessible to humanitarian workers and researchers; and facilitate and support the work of those researching the history of the humanitarian sector.