Research
The Institute for Globalization and the Human Condition (IGHC) supports research across McMaster on topics in the field of Globalization Studies broadly defined, focusing especially on interdisciplinary research.
Some of the support takes the form of direct funding for projects through small grants and prizes offered on a competitive basis (see Funding Opportunities), while other forms of support include sponsoring talks, lectures, and workshops on campus. In addition, there are a number of major research projects and working groups affiliated with IGHC. See below for the current research projects and working groups.
The Institute also has a tradition of hosting Fulbright Fellows and of bringing to campus internationally recognized scholars that are working on various aspects of globalizing processes.
Working Groups & Projects
Asian Research Working Group Learn More
A community of scholars who promote interdisciplinary dialogue, collaboration and initiatives that integrate research into educational activities in McMaster.
Austerity Research Group Learn More
A multidisciplinary research collaboration promoting a series of links between researchers who contribute to understanding the impact austerity has on society.
Globalization & Autonomy Project Learn More
A 5-year project involved 13 Canadian universities and 16 international organizations.
Public Banking Project Learn More
A multidisciplinary international research project that critically explores the world of public banks and their potential for advancing democratic green and just transitions.
Time & Globalization Working Project Learn More
An interdisciplinary investigation into the relationship between temporality and globalization.
Transnationalism & HIV Risk Project Learn More
An exploration of HIV risk in the context of immigration.
Publications
Working Papers Series Learn More
Designed to increase awareness of globalization research among scholars and to assist with the refinement of research in preparation for publication.
Citizenship Studies Learn More
Internationally recognized scholarly work on contemporary issues in citizenship, human rights and democratic processes from an interdisciplinary perspective covering the fields of politics, sociology, history and cultural studies.
Global Labour Journal Learn More
An open access, fully peer reviewed online journal that serves as a forum for scholarly work on labour activities worldwide and highlight the ways that labour activities are increasingly shaped by global forces.
Global Social Policy Learn More
An independent international journal that advances the understanding of the impact of globalization processes upon social policy and social development as well as the impact of social policy upon globalization processes.
Affiliated Research Centres
McMaster Centre for Climate Change Learn More
The McMaster Centre for Climate Change is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge about climate change. It fosters interdisciplinary research across seven key themes, including physical climate, ecosystem impacts, water resources, and human health impacts.
The center also supports various activities such as partnerships, student activities, and events. It provides real-time weather information through the McMaster Weather Station and offers postdoctoral fellowship opportunities in Climate-Ecosystem Interactions.