The school publishes policy-relevant research briefs, offers four master’s degree programs, and brings people together for thoughtful dialogue to address societal challenges.

In July of 2024, Stephen Bird became director, joining Carsey from Clarkson University where he had established himself as a world-renowned and highly productive researcher in the fields of energy and environmental policy.

The Carsey School also publishes a variety of briefs and reports specific to New Hampshire, including analyses of changing demographics, child care, and civic health.

[4] In addition to its graduate degrees, the Carsey School offers a certificate program in community development finance[5] and public facilitator training through New Hampshire Listens.

Widely recognized and sought after, the MPA provides students with the edge needed in today's competitive public service sector.

The Carsey School’s Master in Public Policy program provides the skills and tools needed to make a difference and create change in the challenging world of 21st-century policymaking.

The Center for Impact Finance addresses income and wealth inequality and increases access to capital for underserved communities through research, training, and practitioner-driven solutions.

In addition, it conducts original applied research, develops initiatives, designs programs, and implements financing products, projects, and policies that address societal challenges.

It provides special expertise in finding stories in messy data, focusing on topics that expose inequalities, and identifying methods for addressing them.

The Fellowship provides a partial tuition award to students who enroll in the Master in Community Development program at the Carsey School.

The Melvin Rines Fellowship Successful candidates must be committed to Africa’s development and demonstrate outstanding academic and professional achievement, as well as effective teamwork and leadership potential.