Kennedy Institute of Ethics
Research ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The Kennedy Institute of Ethics, founded in 1971 at Georgetown University, operates as a bioethics think tank rooted in scholarly research and education. It hosts a top-ranked graduate program and maintains a comprehensive bioethics library, supporting work on issues ranging from health care reform to environmental ethics, death and dying, clinical research ethics, and abortion. The institute serves Georgetown University, policymakers, and the global bioethics community by offering scholarly expertise, educational offerings, and resources for practitioners and professionals. Based in Washington, DC, the institute draws on Georgetown’s academic environment to advance its mission as a research service provider in bioethics. Its community includes faculty who are founders of the field as well as emerging leaders, and it is positioned within the broader landscape of bioethics think tanks and academic institutions. A recent development highlights ongoing collaboration with external partners, reinforcing its role as a resource for policy and ethical research in health care and related areas.