Research and Policy
Heller’s four research institutes are known for groundbreaking scholarship that strives to improve the lives of vulnerable people in the United States and abroad. Innovative policy research is taking place every day at Heller on a variety of topics, including health, mental health and substance abuse, social and economic inequalities, aging, and children, youth, and families. Research developed at Heller has contributed to significant social change over the past fifty years. Heller's research activities help shape the classroom experience and also provide students with opportunities to work on cutting-edge research projects.
