U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye left an indelible mark on the State of Hawai‘i and shaped America into a more tolerant and inclusive society. The Daniel K. Inouye Initiative for Democracy and Leadership (DKI Initiative) is a living tribute to someone who embodied the ideals of democracy and freedom. His life, actions and beliefs are like ocean waves – endless, powerful change agents that will continue to transform Hawai’i, the nation and the world. Like the man for whom it is named, the DKI Initiative advances public service leadership, democratic ideals and global awareness through academic programs, historic preservation, and civic engagement and outreach.
Current funded research opportunities
Interested in advancing the study of democracy, public policy and good government, and in need of support?
- Faculty researchers can participate in the DKI Fellows Program.
- Graduate students can apply for a DKI Graduate Archival Research Grant.
Programs
The DKI Initiative is a collaboration between the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s College of Social Sciences, UH Mānoa Library’s Hawaiʻi Congressional Papers Collection, and the UH West Oahu ʻUluʻulu Hawaiʻi Moving Image Archive. The DKI Initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Daniel K. Inouye Institute and Hawai‘i Community Foundation.