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RAND is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis.
As a nonpartisan organization, RAND is widely respected for operating independent of political and commercial pressures. Our core values are quality and objectivity. We have earned our reputation for excellence and influence through our focus on:
RAND's research and analysis address issues that impact people around the world including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Our trusted relationships with clients and grantmakers in the public and philanthropic sectors enable us to transform our findings and recommendations into action.
We are committed to the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior. All RAND work—every publication, database, or major briefing—completes a rigorous quality-assurance process.
RAND finds solutions to difficult problems of critical importance to the public. Philanthropic support enables us to reach beyond the scope of client-sponsored work to tackle tough and often-controversial topics.
RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest and to making our work accessible to people throughout the world. Our publications are available online at no cost.
RAND operates the Pardee RAND Graduate School, the oldest and largest public policy Ph.D. program in the United States. The school is producing the next generation of policy leaders who will help keep RAND at the forefront of innovation.
Our people bring a diverse range of professional, educational, and cultural backgrounds to their project teams.
With locations in North America, Europe, and Australia, RAND attracts top talent from more than 50 countries.
Many of our staff are multilingual. Languages spoken include Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.
Well over half our research staff of ~1,140 hold one or more doctorates in an array of disciplines.
An inclusive, creative culture and a sense of community are vital to RAND's success. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Learn More about culture and community at RANDRAND operates three federally funded research and development centers sponsored by the Department of Defense and one sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security.
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