IRIM has been implementing projects aimed at evaluating public health policies and programs in Mongolia, studying access to health services, health education, practices, and behaviors of different groups, and identifying the main factors affecting human health.

When conducting research on human health, IRIM presents its research methodology to the Academic Council and the Ethics Committee of the Ministry of Health, the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, and the Ach Medical University, and obtain their approval.

In addition to research projects, IRIM also initiates and implements projects aimed at supporting the health and well-being of vulnerable populations during disasters. For instance, with the support of the Give2Asia donation network (an international non-profit organization active in humanitarian efforts in over 20 countries in Asia and the Pacific), the Institute successfully carried out the two-phase Food Support Project for Target Groups Affected by COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021, providing direct assistance to over 40 vulnerable households. 

Since 2017, IRIM has been serving as a member of the National Committee for Gender Equality. IRIM has extensive experience in implementing projects on gender equality in Mongolia, as well as evaluating the implementation of gender policies and plans across various sectors. In addition, IRIM integrates the GEDSI (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion) approach into its research projects in other fields, ensuring gender equality is mainstreamed in every phase of the project. For instance, in all IRIM’s research across various fields, data is disaggregated by gender, identify any results related to gender differences and characteristics, and reflect these in the findings and recommendations of the research.

IRIM has extensive experience in implementing numerous research and evaluation projects that specifically focus on the interests of socially disadvantaged groups that are hard to reach, such as: people with disabilities, victims of violence and crime, LGBTQ+ communities, ethnic minorities, residents of remote areas, and migrants. IRIM prioritizes a human-centered approach in human rights research, and our researchers participate in the Research, Ethics, Compliance, and Safety Training provided by the internationally renowned Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program). IRIM adheres to the guidelines of this standard in all research activities related to human rights and dignity.

IRIM provides research and consulting services on the quality and accessibility of primary and secondary education, as well as on issues related to education and employment in higher education and technical and vocational institutes. In recent years, the Institute has collaborated with international organizations, such as: the World Bank, the United Nations Children’s Fund, and Japan’s Save the Children Fund, as well as government organizations including the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. This was to study the issues of inclusive education and generate evidence-based information to support decision- making. Projects implemented within this sector represent around 10% of the total.

In 2016, IRIM initiated the Social Well-Being Survey of Mongolia and has conducted it annually as part of IRIM’s social responsibility efforts. The primary objective of this study is to disseminate scientific information about subjective well-being indicators, including social cohesion, social trust, and happiness, to the public. Additionally, it aims to influence decision-making by emphasizing the importance of considering social capital indicators. In 2017, IRIM became a member of the International Social Well-being Research Consortium and has since been engaged in this field through participating in, and co- organizing with, regional and international conferences, implementing collaborative projects, and co-authoring academic publications. Moreover, since 2010, IRIM has been a member of the International Sociological Association (ISA), representing Mongolia, and adheres to the Code of Ethics endorsed by the ISA.