Participate in AIR Research

Partner with AIR on groundbreaking research.

Collaborate with AIR experts to generate evidence, test innovative solutions, and strengthen outcomes for people, organizations, and communities. Explore the opportunities below to learn how you, your organization, or your school can partner with us on current and upcoming research projects.

Together with local partners, we conduct research studies, surveys, and program evaluations for federal and state governments, foundations, and the communities where we work. These collaborations generate evidence that informs programs and policies across a wide range of social and economic issues. By partnering with us, you play a vital role in advancing knowledge and improving lives.

Benefits of participating in an AIR research study or project:

• Address urgent social challenges. Your insight helps us understand the strengths and expertise of individuals and communities who are closest to the challenges we aim to solve.
• Make systems and programs work better. Your perspective will help us create useful, actionable guidance to ensure systems and programs work for everyone.
• Advance high-quality evidence. Your expertise contributes to research that policymakers and leaders can use to make more informed decisions.

Without participants who share their experiences, perspectives, and feedback, we cannot generate the evidence needed to understand what works, for whom, and under what conditions. Recruiting participants allows us to build studies that reflect real communities—making the findings more accurate, useful, and impactful.

This opportunity is for individuals interested in participating in a research study. It is not an offer of employment or a pathway to a full‑time position with AIR.

If you have concerns or questions about your rights as a research participant, please contact AIR’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) by email or call them toll free at 1-800-634-0797.