The SPRING Group

bridges the gap between policy and action.

SPRING is built by students who have experience working and studying at leading institutions

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FELLOWS

Students from top universities and high schools working together

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PROJECTS

Major research and advocacy projects completed in 2023, totaling over 100,000 words

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COUNTRIES

Where fellows came from to work on legislative advocacy affecting 30+ countries

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PAGE VIEWS

Total views on our research content in 2023, reaching millions globally

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UNITED NATIONS

Speech given to highlight the need for youth inclusion in global policy

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U.S. STATES & TERRITORIES

Where fellows come from to work on legislative advocacy affecting all 50 states

A world-leading policy institute

From AI to climate change, we're at the forefront of today's most pressing challenges. Our network of young leaders partners with governments and international organizations to shape policies that define our future.

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partner institutions, from UN agencies to leading research labs and think tanks.

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national governments have collaborated with us to deliver a youth insight into policy.

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top research labs around the country disseminate their research with SPRING.

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universities with students and faculty who engage in our research network.

The right research can change the world for the better.

That's why SPRING is committed to solving the world's most consequential policy problems.

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ADVOCACY

We put forth the voices of youth on the international stage.

Our fellows advocate for youth inclusion in global policy decisions, speaking at international forums including the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, and COP29. We believe that young voices are essential in shaping the policies that will affect their future.

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UN General Assembly - Summit of the Future

The Latest

Explore our most recent research, analysis, and commentary on policy issues.

The Regulatory Landscape of AI and Child Technology Products
Center for Digital Wellness

The Regulatory Landscape of AI and Child Technology Products

Prepared for Boston Children's Hospital Digital Wellness Lab, this memo explains the regulatory landscape of AI and child tech products. Currently, the federal government has few regulations on the use of AI in child technology products. Lawsuits on AI chatbots, such as those involving Character AI, have made courts a regulator on AI and child tech products. In addition to lawsuits, state have proposed regulations for AI products, such as California’s LEAD for Kids Act. On a global level, entities, such as the European Union and the United Nations, also play a role in defining AI use with children.

A Comprehensive Analysis of Regulatory Policies in the U.S. Healthcare System
Health Policy

A Comprehensive Analysis of Regulatory Policies in the U.S. Healthcare System

Economic regulation in the healthcare industry has long been a subject of debate, balancing the need for affordability, competition, and innovation. Understanding these regulations is essential, as they directly impact both current and future generations. This paper analyzes the economic implications of regulation within the U.S. Healthcare industry, pulling from specific historical scenarios to analyze the benefits and harms of various viewpoints. This includes FTC antitrust laws, market-based price controls, and more.

 An Economic Analysis of Global Trade on Monetary Policies in Emergency Markets and Economies
Center for Infrastructure and Economic Development

An Economic Analysis of Global Trade on Monetary Policies in Emergency Markets and Economies

Over the past decade, emerging markets have demonstrated resilience and adaptability in the face of global inflation challenges. As these nations continue to adapt, their ability to navigate inflationary pressures positions them for long-term success in an evolving global economy. As part of our continued goal to highlight youth viewpoints on issues of concern to them, SPRING seeks to bring the unique perspectives of students into global policies to implement more sources of renewable energy. This paper analyzes how recent inflationary trends affect global trade policies within emerging markets, providing background information on three case studies in India, the Congo, and Mexico.

Our Partners & Collaborators

SPRING works with leading institutions around the world to drive meaningful change

United Nations
UNESCO
UN Human Rights Council
UN Academic Impact
UN YOUNGO
Arctic Council
US Senate
US House of Representatives
US Office of Management and Budget
US Department of Commerce
NIST
NOAA
European Commission
EU Artificial Intelligence Act
UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
UK Parliament POST
EduCanada
Canadian International School of Education
Center for AI and Digital Policy
Social Media Research Institute
Encode Justice
Fidutam
Razom for Ukraine
Brookings Institution
Mercatus Center
Harvard Medical School
Digital Wellness Lab
Harvard Kennedy School Mossavar-Rahmani Center
Youth and Interactive Media Coalition
Harvard Radcliffe Institute

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