Mission Statement
The Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University was established in 1978 under the provisions of the Maryland State Legislature to operate as a component of the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
The Institute engages in many forms of action research, academic and community service activities. It provides technical assistance to Morgan State University and the Baltimore urban community. It also allows research opportunities for faculty and students of Morgan State University.
The Institute for Urban Research is the primary social science research and training arm of Morgan State University. The Institute has a core staff of experienced researchers who seek to improve the response of governmental, non-governmental, private, and other institutions to the challenges of poverty, unemployment, poor health, truancy, and other urban and regional problems.
Through its Community Development Resource Center, Family Life Center, and Survey Research Center, the Institute provides a wide range of research and outreach services that include technical assistance to community-based agencies in Baltimore and Central Maryland.
The Institute provides many opportunities for students to develop research skills. Graduate students may participate in the IUR through stipends, internships, and research assistantships. The IUR also assists faculty in preparing grant proposals, designing research studies, and analyzing research data.
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