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Finding Innovative Answers for Today's Challenges

The American Institutes for Research^® brings together deep expertise and broad capabilities to answer pressing questions across a wide array of topics, from education and child welfare, to public health and mental well-being, to workforce opportunities and international development.

AIR’s History of Developing Insights to Drive Improvements to Practice and Policy

Since 1946, AIR has collaborated with the federal government and states to help them deliver the services and support our communities and citizens need and deserve.

We contribute data and insights to drive improvements in schools, health care services, economic opportunity, food security, and more. We look forward to continuing to ensure that Americans can achieve their goals and dreams and have the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about our rigorous and objective research, evaluation, and technical assistance

Our Areas of Expertise

Education

AIR bridges knowledge and action to support the whole child and family. We work with educators, students, and policymakers to study and implement evidence-based programs and policies that improve outcomes.

Our Work in Education

Health

AIR experts use rigorous evidence to address all areas of health and well-being, including physical, social, and emotional, throughout the life cycle, from promotion and prevention to treatment and care.

Our Work in Health

Human Services

AIR’s work supports stakeholders in developing a better understanding of the factors that shape outcomes for young people, families, and communities, and discovering opportunities to help them thrive.

Our Work in Human Services

International

AIR works around the globe to build evidence to improve the quality and relevance of programs and initiatives in developing countries to ensure access for all.

Our Work in International

Workforce

AIR applies its decades of workforce research in developing the knowledge, tools, systems, and programs needed to maximize human and organizational potential in the 21st century.

Our Work in Workforce

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INSIGHTS

Our experts follow the evidence to find and apply solutions that will work. Browse the Q&As, blog posts, spotlights, and in the field pieces that dive deeper into our work.

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CENTERS

Through AIR-supported centers and those we support for clients, we integrate our expertise across a wide variety of fields to address complex social and behavioral science challenges.

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PROJECTS