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Research Impact

The Winter 2026 issue of the IPR newsletter is out now! Read about research that moves beyond the page—addressing urgent challenges including water safety, violence prevention, climate change, and health disparities.
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Making Chicago Safer in Heat Waves

December 12, 2025
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A working group co-led by Daniel Horton is mapping vulnerability to build local resilience.

Can We Fix 2020 Election Misinformation?

November 18, 2025
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IPR Visiting Scholar Brendan Nyhan explains that fact-checking can change minds—but only if people see it.

IPR Colloq: Rebecca Seligman

February 2, 2026
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Join us on Monday, February 2, for a talk by IPR anthropologist Rebecca Seligman.

2025: A Year in IPR Headlines

December 12, 2025
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Our research and events explored AI’s real-world impacts, maternal health disparities, and pathways to safer, more equitable communities.

Research Excellence. Policy Impact.

Rigorous, interdisciplinary social science research for the common good

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Policymakers

We connect policymakers with nonpartisan research relevant to policy debates in city halls and state houses, as well as the halls of Congress and of international organizations.

Browse our trending research or contact us if you need help finding an expert or research on a specific topic.

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The Media

IPR faculty researchers are leaders in their respective fields and stand ready to share their expertise. If you are interested in interviewing an IPR faculty member or covering their research, use the resources below or contact us. We're here to help you get the story.

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Scholars

Here at IPR, we support a vibrant and diverse scholarly community, where robust debate and discussion are encouraged. If you would like to learn more about IPR research in your area of interest or join our events, browse the resources below.
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Students

We seek to educate and enable next-generation scholars and policy specialists through cross-disciplinary teaching and training. Find opportunities or get involved by using the resources below.
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Explore Policy Research

Connecting our rigorous research on vital policy issues with policymakers, journalists, researchers, students, and the world

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About the Institute

We are a diverse research community of scholars, students, and staff, representing over 20 fields including economics, education, health, sociology, and anthropology.

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Areas We Study

Our interdisciplinary research is focused on six core areas, ranging from poverty, race, and inequality to methodology and social disparities and health.

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Our Publications

Our faculty researchers publish their findings in top peer-reviewed journals and produce working papers, reports, books, and policy briefs.

Join the Policy Discussion

Get involved in policy research discussions by following @IPRatNU on social media or attending one of our events.

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Each academic year, we organize more than 40 policy-relevant events. See our upcoming events and join our community for robust debate and discussion.