Divisions, Institutes, Centers, Programs, and Projects
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RAND research is conducted on a uniquely broad front, assisting decisionmakers, public officials, and private-sector leaders at all levels. Research and analysis is carried out by five divisions that address social and economic policy issues, both in the United States and overseas; by three federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) that focus on national security policy issues; and by RAND Europe, an independently chartered RAND affiliate.
All RAND divisions adhere to the same commitment to high-quality, rigorous analysis and objectivity that has secured RAND's reputation for excellence. Often, several RAND divisions collaborate to conduct work on a specific issue or research area.
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RAND divisions contain a number of specialized centers, projects and programs in keeping with the division's mission and focus.

The BORN Study examines efforts to improve maternal and infant health in Nigeria, where more than 250,000 infants die each year. BORN findings could have wide-ranging impact on health in the region.

M-TEENS, the Military Teenagers' Environments, Exercise, and Nutrition Study, will examine how military adolescents' schools and neighborhoods influence their physical activity, eating behaviors, and more.

The RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy (CMEPP) provides expertise on the Middle East. CMEPP analysts are in touch with political, social, economic, and technological developments in and around the region. Through research and analysis, CMEPP helps public and private decision makers solve problems, tackle challenges, and identify ways to make society safer, smarter, and more prosperous.