Our Work
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
The transformative potential of AI is changing how we approach urgent social challenges. Our experts are exploring innovative ways to apply AI and AI-enabled tools to solve real-world problems and improve lives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore Our Work
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.
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.
PROJECTS
Our research and technical assistance projects aim to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world.