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Wellbeing Informed by Science and Evidence in Indiana (WISE Indiana) is a partnership between the Indiana CTSI and the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA).

Researchers Can Inform Policy & Make a Difference

WISE Indiana engages Indiana’s nationally-recognized academic experts to evaluate and inform Indiana practices, programs and policies. This partnership aligns with and furthers the visions of both organizations by facilitating timely, high-quality evidence-informed research, evaluation and analysis to the benefit of all Hoosiers.

Benefits of Working with WISE Indiana

  • Collaborate with the Indiana State Government Divisions
  • Utilize research findings to impact state programming and decision making
  • Receive project management support, including financial oversight, contract management, and scientific guidance
  • Obtain affiliate status to access Indiana FSSA data systems in order to address research questions
  • Align institutional research priorities with Indiana State Government’s health and wellness goals
  • Create scholarly materials for public dissemination

  • Execute new work orders efficiently due to an existing partnership contract
  • Provide researchers with data through an integrated data agreement
  • Access to an extensive academic research network in Indiana
  • Save costs compared to hiring external vendors for project completion
  • Collaborate across Indiana State Government Divisions to ensure consistency, boost efficiency, and strengthen project support

Tackling the Most Pressing Health & Human Services Challenges Together

Discover WISE Indiana’s projects, growth, and successes since 2020 by exploring the annual reports below.

WISE 2024 Annual ReportWISE 2024 Annual Report
WISE 2023 Annual ReportWISE 2023 Annual Report
WISE Indiana 2022 Annual ReportWISE Indiana 2022 Annual Report
WISE Indiana 2021 Annual ReportWISE Indiana 2021 Annual Report

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