University of Illinois at Chicago, Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy

The Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago conducts, coordinates, and promotes research on racial and ethnic justice in the United States. This award supports the knowledge-building and professional development of two staff members.

The Institute for Research on Race & Public Policy (IRRPP) at the University of Illinois at Chicago conducts, coordinates, and promotes research on racial and ethnic justice in the United States. Through a partnership with community-based organizations -- including the Arab American Action Network, Arab American Family Services, Syrian Community Network, and Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance -- IRRPP assesses well-being indicators for the Arab America population in Chicago. Indicators include health, employment, and housing, among others. The research project supplies the community-based partners with essential data to inform programmatic strategies and advocate on behalf of the communities that they serve.