The Program on Negotiation (PON) is an interdisciplinary research center dedicated to developing the theory and practice of negotiation and dispute resolution in a range of public and private settings. PON’s mission includes nurturing the next generation of negotiation teachers and scholars, helping students become more effective negotiators, and providing a forum for the discussion of ideas.
Faculty
The faculty of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School are among the world’s leading scholars and teachers of negotiation theory and practice.
Research
Through their ground-breaking research, Program on Negotiation faculty have been key players in the founding and development of the fields of negotiation and conflict management.
Great Negotiator Award
The Program on Negotiation created the Great Negotiator Award in 2000 to recognize individuals whose lifetime achievements in the field of negotiation and dispute resolution have had a significant and lasting impact.
Secretaries of State Project
The project is a chronicle through interviews with former U.S. secretaries of state about the most demanding and consequential negotiations they conducted while in office.
Awards, Grants, and Fellowships
Advancing issues of negotiation is central to our mission of helping individuals become more effective leaders. That’s why the Program on Negotiation offers students access to expert insights, internship opportunities, funding for research, and more.
Events
The Program on Negotiation connects the discussion of negotiation and dispute resolution to current, world events through a wide range of conferences, workshops, lectures, film series events, and other activities.