The research center’s focus is to inform decision making for the Foundation, its network of centers and organizations, and the Shia Muslim public at large through data driven research. The goal is to position this research development initiative as the research center, or think tank, for the Shia community. Thus, it is essential that in addition to continue building our research teams internally, we invest in strategic partnerships with other institutions that can help us achieve our goals while we contribute to theirs as well. The team has and continues to develop relationships with strategic partners, including the institutions and individuals below.