News
April 16, 2020
IPPSR Research Tracks School Response to COVID-19
As Michigan and states across the country return to in-person learning in K-12 classrooms, IPPSR tracks schools' response to COVID-19.
May 05, 2021
IPPSR Wins Kellogg Grant for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Michigan
Fostering awareness of racial inequities across the political spectrum.
April 23, 2021
Cook Political Report Founder at MPLP Fundraiser
He talked about President Biden's 100 Days in office and the need for updated infrastructure. He talked about what candidates for political office should do...
April 21, 2021
Federal COVID-19 Relief funds and Local Governments
What effects will American Rescue Plan Act have on Michigan’s communities? The essential question at IPPSR's May 18, 2021 Public Policy Forum.
Programs
State of the State Survey
SOSS takes the public pulse on Michigan’s economy and leadership each quarter. Researchers are invited to add questions.
Office for Survey Research
OSR has produced major research data for faculty, government agencies and major corporations by mail, phone and web.
Legislative Leadership Program
This short course in public policy offers select training to those newly elected to the Michigan Senate and House.
Public Policy Forums
IPPSR’s series of public policy forums combine evidence-based research, theory and best practice. They are open to the public. Reserve a seat.
Michigan Applied Public Policy Research Program
Grants are awarded for applied policy research. They encourage the exchange of ideas between faculty and policymakers.
Michigan Political Leadership Program
MPLP is one of the nation’s premiere leadership training programs, selecting 24 diverse men and women each year.
Events
IPPSR Public Policy Forum -- American Rescue Plan Act
Online Via Zoom
Blog
April 23, 2021
The Power of Vaccines, the Economy and Information
Powerful questions: Will vaccines help save our economy longterm? Will we support new criminal justice initiatives? How can we minimize the threat of misinformation?
April 23, 2021
Analyzing Michigan's Budget in the Time of COVID
One student’s journey from personal interest to research presentation. A Q & A.
April 22, 2021
Democratic versus Republican Campaign Consultants
A prizewinning analysis of congressional political consultant views.
April 02, 2021
American Rescue Plan of 2021
Shining a light on how a new stimulus benefits workers, families, schools, local governments and just about everyone.