{"id":22448,"date":"2022-10-25T15:50:39","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T19:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/?page_id=22448"},"modified":"2025-12-12T12:05:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T17:05:16","slug":"human-capital-initiative-faculty-affiliate-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/research\/human-capital-initiative\/human-capital-initiative-faculty-affiliate-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Capital Initiative Core Faculty Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/gdp\/files\/2024\/03\/HCI-core-faculty-program-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2024\/03\/HCI-core-faculty-program-3-636x389.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"389\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27057 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/files\/2024\/03\/HCI-core-faculty-program-3-636x389.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/files\/2024\/03\/HCI-core-faculty-program-3-1024x626.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/files\/2024\/03\/HCI-core-faculty-program-3-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/files\/2024\/03\/HCI-core-faculty-program-3-1536x938.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/files\/2024\/03\/HCI-core-faculty-program-3.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/gdp\/files\/2023\/10\/Career-Recruitment-2.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/research\/human-capital-initiative\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Human Capital Initiative<\/a> (HCI) Core Faculty Program brings together outstanding Boston University researchers whose scholarship is centered around issues related to human capital, social and economic development, and human well-being. The aim of the program is to actively support faculty research activities in these focal areas and to foster engagement and collaboration within the BU human capital research community at large.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The mission of HCI is to conduct rigorous, policy-oriented, social science research on human capital \u2013 the productive potential embodied in all people \u2013 and its role in development. HCI\u2019s research seeks to improve understanding of the social, political and institutional factors that shape (a) how human capital is formed and (b) how human capital is translated into individual and collective well-being. In doing so, HCI shifts the focus of human capital research from individual production functions toward generating a deeper understanding of collective functions \u2013 or the resources, institutions, strategies and interventions that shape human well-being.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">With a diverse group of social scientists from different disciplines, including economics, political science, public policy, business and public health, HCI\u2019s research portfolio has generated rigorous evidence on policies intended to affect the central tensions of contemporary political economies. Working through strong and lasting partnerships in Africa, Asia, North Africa and the Middle East, HCI\u2019s researchers have addressed complex human development problems, for example, how to build resilience in communities affected by poverty, poor health, climate change, migration and conflict.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>HCI Research Programs:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s <\/strong><strong>Empowerment<\/strong><strong> Research<\/strong> (co-led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/rachel-brule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rachel Brul\u00e9 and <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/patricia-cortes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patricia Cortes<\/a>) investigates the causes and consequences of women\u2019s empowerment on human well-being in low- and middle-income settings. The program studies the extent to which policy and programmatic interventions that seek to be empowering do (or do not) contribute to welfare improvements for women, their families, and their communities. Through applied intervention research, researchers investigate four core domains: 1) human capital (health and education); 2) mobility and access 3) sustainable economic empowerment; 4) gender equality in the labor market.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/research\/human-capital-initiative\/political-economy-of-human-capital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Political Economy of Human Capital<\/strong><\/a> (led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/rachel-brule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rachel Brul\u00e9<\/a>) focuses on issues at the intersection of political economy, public policy, and development. Key research themes of this program include: 1) identifying the extent to which political institutions alter the quality of local public goods \u2013 from the structure of the economy to the distribution of property rights; 2) identifying the impact of political institutions on human capital, the capacity of elected leaders to govern, and the quality of deliberative democracy and inter-group relations and 3) studying the impact of affirmative action policies on the quality of local government and human capital.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/research\/human-capital-initiative\/population-health-economics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Population Health Economics<\/strong><\/a> (led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/jacob-bor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacob Bor<\/a>) supports research on the determinants of population health related to economic development and shifting disease burdens. Researchers focus on how structural factors interact with human behavior to shape the health of populations and how policies can target these root causes while accounting for behavioral responses. Key research themes of this program include: (1) transformation of health systems to address chronic disease epidemics; (2) economics of health decision-making and (3) structural interventions for disease prevention.\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>Benefits for Core Faculty:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\">$2,500 seed grant award to advance the Core Faculty Member\u2019s research related to human capital at Boston University.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Collaboration with other Core Faculty and researchers to organize and support Initiative-sponsored activities (e.g., seminars, conferences, workshops, etc.).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Engagement with the Initiative\u2019s network of academic, government, and policy partners.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\">Support on a range of research and policy-related activities from the HCI and GDP Center administration, including grant and fellowship management, proposal review, communications and outreach support, conference or event planning, among others.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\">Eligibility to apply for and receive other HCI-sponsored funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">Program Details:\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">HCI Core Faculty are appointed for a one-year term. Applications to the Core Faculty program are evaluated by the HCI Core Faculty members. Appointments are reviewed by the HCI leadership team and may be renewed on an annual basis. Newly appointed Core Faculty will receive a one-time $2,500 seed grant award to further their research related to human capital and well-being at Boston University. HCI Core Faculty are provided a variety of opportunities to collaborate with other researchers affiliated with the Initiative and interact with a diverse group of academics, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world. Core Faculty also have access to request administrative resources such as event planning, communication and grant support from the GDP Center\u2019s Administrative Staff.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>Eligibility:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\">Core Faculty are Boston University researchers who are pursuing policy-oriented research in fields that are related to and may be supported by the Human Capital Initiative\u2019s research programs. They must hold a full-time faculty appointment in any one of BU\u2019s schools or departments.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Core Faculty Responsibilities:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p2\">Contribute to the intellectual community at HCI and at the GDP Center at large.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Collaborate with other HCI Core Faculty, researchers, and students on academic and policy outputs that are commensurate with the Initiative\u2019s mission.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Actively explore and develop new collaborations within HCI, especially those that span disciplinary boundaries.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">Participate in events, seminars and meetings that are hosted by HCI and the GDP Center.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Mentor and support undergraduate and graduate students who are involved in HCI-related projects and activities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Agree to be identified as a Core Faculty member on the HCI and GDP Center websites.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Appropriately acknowledge HCI and the GDP Center in activities, publications and research outputs that result from collaboration with the Initiative\u2019s faculty and resources.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p2\">Expand the reach of their research by coordinating with the GDP Center communications and outreach team on promotional activities.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">Contribute to the governance of HCI by attending meetings and sharing their ideas.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol><\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>Applications to the HCI Core Faculty Program are closed for 2023-2024 academic year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Current HCI Core Faculty:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\t<div class=\"profile-listing\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"advanced\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/jacob-bor\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"100\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2017\/12\/jacob_bor_179.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Jacob Bor<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">Associate Professor, Global Health and Epidemiology, School of Public Health.<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/rachel-brule\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2019\/06\/1.RachelBrule_Square.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Rachel Brul\u00e9<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">HCI Faculty Associate Director; Associate Professor of Global Development Policy, Pardee School of Global Studies<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/patricia-cortes\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"108\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2018\/10\/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Patricia Cortes<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">Professor of Markets, Public Policy and Law, Questrom School of Business<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/raymond-fisman\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"116\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2019\/06\/Fisman-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Raymond Fisman<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">Slater Family Professor in Behavioral Economics, Department of Economics<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/martin-fizsbein\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"100\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2017\/09\/Econ-261-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Martin Fiszbein<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">Associate Professor, Department of Economics<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/neha-gondal\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2024\/01\/Gondal-headshot-Feb-2020-Neha-Gondal-600x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Neha Gondal<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">Associate Professor, Sociology and Faculty of Computing &#038; Data Sciences<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/david-lagakos\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2024\/01\/David-Lagakos-600x600-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">David Lagakos<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">Professor of Economics, College of Arts &#038; Sciences Department of Economics<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/lindsey-locks\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2024\/01\/Lindsey-Locks.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Lindsey Locks<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Sargent College; Assistant Professor of Global Health, School of Public Health<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/benjamin-marx\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2023\/06\/Benjamin-Marx-headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Benjamin Marx<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">HCI Faculty Associate Director; Assistant Professor, Department of Economics<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/rachel-nolan\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2023\/02\/Rachel_Nolan.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Rachel Nolan<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">Assistant Professor of International History, Pardee School of Global Studies<\/p>\t<\/a>\n<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<li class=\"has-title\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/gdp\/profile\/solomon-owusu\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<figure><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"\/gdp\/files\/2023\/07\/Solomon-Owusu-e1690392859731-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"profile-name\">Solomon Owusu<\/p>\n\t\t<p class=\"profile-title\">Assistant Professor, Global Development Policy, Frederick S. 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