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.
July 16, 2021
IPPSR Extends Grant Application Deadline
Friday, July 30 is date to apply for MAPPR grants connecting research to policy.
July 01, 2021
Tonya Schuitmaker Named New MPLP Co-Director
Co-Director Susy Avery to retire at end of 2021.
June 30, 2021
Top Legislative Interns Win Rosenthal Awards
Legislative interns cited for taking initiative, expressing care for constituents during pandemic.
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
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.