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.