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Bold Ideas. Prosperous Futures.
At the Kirwan Institute, we produce the bold, evidence-based research concepts that changemakers across the country use to drive prosperity and possibility for every community. Guided by a shared vision of transformative research that inspires collaborations among unlikely partners, Kirwan welcomes all Ohioans to utilize our research to design a prosperous future for all of us.
- 60% increase in research projects over the last two years
- 48 American states have been explored using Kirwan’s community-led opportunity mapping approach
- 7x increase in Faculty Affiliates in the last two years
2024-2025 Ohio Urban-Suburban-Rural Opportunity Index Report
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The Kirwan Institute has over 20 years of national recognition for innovative research concepts and multi-sector collaborations across 480+ jurisdictions in the United States, including six national projects.
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Finding a place in research
Through SROP, undergraduate researcher Wilmarie Yarian Hernández Franco found mentorship, community and a clearer vision for her future at the Kirwan Institute.
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Dr. Ray Block: Democracy, Trust, and the Information Ecosystem
Deena Chisolm & Kierra Barnett: Housing and Infant Health: Targeted Investment and Meaningful Engagement (TIME) Study
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