Institutional Pillars of National SIAP
Grounded in academic rigor, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a global outlook, National SIAP advances research and practice in social innovation and philanthropy.
Global Engagement
We collaborate with universities, foundations, and public institutions worldwide to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development.
Research & Publications
As publisher of the National Social Innovation Review (NSIR), Asia Weekly, and US Technology Weekly, we provide global insights into public affairs, technology, and social change.
Policy and Practice
We turn research into actionable strategies, supporting governments, NGOs, and enterprises in solving complex social issues.
Integrity and Impact
Committed to ethical research and transparent governance, we uphold scholarly integrity and create lasting global impact.
What is National SIAP?
Founded by philanthropist Edward Stephen Harkness and Stanford University’s first president David Starr Jordan, the National Institute for Social Innovation and Philanthropy (National SIAP) is an international academic organization dedicated to advancing research, education, and collaboration in the fields of social innovation, public policy, and global philanthropy.
Scholarly Excellence
Collaborative Innovation
Public Responsibility
Our Publications
National SIAP publishes globally recognized journals that connect research, policy, and innovation.
Asia Weekly
A cross-regional publication bridging East and West, Asia Weekly presents perspectives on politics, economics, and social transformation across Asia and the Pacific.
National Social Innovation Review
The flagship journal of National SIAP, NSIR explores global issues in social innovation, philanthropy, and governance, offering evidence-based insights for scholars and practitioners.
US Technology Weekly
A policy-oriented journal highlighting the intersection of innovation, technology, and ethics, offering in-depth analysis on emerging technologies and global digital governance.
Empowering the Next Generation of Scholars and Changemakers
The U.S. Outstanding Young Scholars Program, administered by the National Institute for Social Innovation and Philanthropy (National SIAP), invites exceptional graduate students, early-career researchers, and social innovators worldwide to join a distinguished network dedicated to advancing academic excellence, ethical leadership, and social impact.
Fellows of the National Institute
The National Institute for Social Innovation and Philanthropy (National SIAP) appoints distinguished U.S. scholars as Fellows in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements and commitment to advancing ethical, innovative, and socially impactful research.
“National SIAP represents the spirit of public good and collective responsibility that academic research must uphold in the 21st century.”
Prof. Robert D. Putnam
Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University
“Through SIAP’s interdisciplinary mission, we are bridging science, ethics, and social innovation to address humanity’s greatest challenges.”
Prof. Jennifer A. Doudna
Professor of Chemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley