NORC at the University of Chicago

Research ServicesIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, nonpartisan research organization that collaborates with government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world to inform critical decisions facing society. With more than eight decades of activity, NORC employs established methods and develops new techniques to study a wide range of human experiences, including health and well-being, learning across developmental stages, and the influence of education on outcomes. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the organization operates within the University of Chicago ecosystem and emphasizes rigorous, evidence-based analysis to address public policy questions and societal challenges.

NORC serves government agencies, businesses, and nonprofit organizations, providing research that supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs intended to improve human conditions and economic outcomes. In a research services industry marked by growing data, technological change, and diverse participants, NORC positions itself as a durable partner—steadily applying methods while pursuing evolution to stay relevant and impactful. A recent development is a May 2026 partnership with Lutheran Services in America to support evaluation and sustainability planning through NORC's Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis.

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