The object was to identify the top policy issues confronting Chicago. Later, through a new round of funding from the MacArthur foundation, research ideas were solicited from community organizations. From over 50 responses 12 projects were funded in the form of undergraduate and graduate student interns. The bulk of the money has been used to support interns, research assistants, and apprentices on many collaborative projects. Support for interns and research assistants.
Research is identified by community needs.
On-line internship clearing house. A searchable database of more than 1,500 internships has been put on-line and made available to the public. The database is used to help community organizations and prospective student interns find each other, but is also accessible to the general public. Some of the participating universities have provided community access to routine research tools. Community partners may get computer accounts and library privileges.