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.
June 16, 2021
From SOSS Results: A Quarter of Adults Don't Want Children -- and They're Still Happy
Unexpected findings from new research into a couple's decision to have children -- or not.
June 01, 2021
Linking Practice to Policy: Call Issued for Applied Public Policy Research
From assuring school safety, protecting air and water, to increasing Michigan's tourism and saving the tiniest lives.
May 20, 2021
IPPSR Secures Grant to Expand Michigan Redistricting Resources
Mapmaking, communities of interest connections and learning from historic experience.
Programs
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.
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.
Events
Blog
June 18, 2021
Inflation, Surplus Relief Funds and Unsavory Actors Rising?
Consumers beware! Untraceable 'ghost' vendors selling counterfeit pharmaceuticals, COVID-19 vaccines, toys and services can be found online.
June 01, 2021
The Impact of Early Intervention on Vaccination Rates
Assuring Our Good Health and Return to ‘New’ Normal
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.