About Ignite

Ignite is a hands-on research community at William & Mary where students, faculty, and partners collaborate on real-world global health challenges through the Global Research Institute and the Department of Health Sciences.

Our approach combines applied research, policy engagement, and methodological innovation. We work collaboratively across disciplines and with global partners, using spatial, qualitative, and quantitative analysis, program evaluation, and mixed-methods approaches to generate evidence that translates into real-world impact.

Ignite offers mentorship, training, and real research responsibility. Members gain hands-on experience, build analytical and communication skills, and contribute to applied research with opportunities for co-authorship and collaboration. Through this work, Ignite produces policy-relevant evidence and methodological innovations that support the broader global health community.