Institutes
Texas A&M UniversityThe Bush School is home to several institutes that advance research, education, and policy in international affairs, national security, public service, and regional studies.

Bush School Institutes
Leading on Today’s Global Challenges
From international affairs to trade, economics, and public service, the institutes serve as hubs for bold ideas, practical research, and meaningful dialogue. Through dynamic events, expert analysis, and hands-on opportunities, they connect the classroom to real-world policy and prepare the next generation of leaders to make an impact at home and abroad.
Institute For Science, Technology and Public Policy
The ISTPP, a nonpartisan, interdisciplinary public policy research institute, focuses on the scholarly examination of complex public policy issues in the areas of the environment and natural resources, health, infrastructure and the built environment, and emerging technologies.
ISTPP WebsiteMosbacher Institute for Trade Economics and Public Policy
In September 2009, the Texas A&M Board of Regents formally approved the creation of the Mosbacher Institute, named in honor of Robert A. Mosbacher, Sr., in recognition of his service and commitment to improving the nation’s domestic and international economy.
Mosbacher InstituteScowcroft Institute of International Affairs
In March 2007, the Texas A&M Board of Regents formally approved the creation of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs, named in honor of Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft for his years of dedicated service in the fields of national security and world affairs.
Scowcroft InstituteResearch and Innovation Security and Competitiveness Institute
The Leading Resource for Securing the Research Enterprise. The RISC Institute is dedicated to protecting the strengths of our academic and industrial research communities while promoting forward-thinking, innovative approaches to research security.
RISC Institute


