When you support research, you support Arkansas’ economic, academic and social growth.
“The time is now. The place is truly Arkansas.”
Tommy May, President, Simmons Foundation
Arkansas Research Alliance was founded in 2008 under the guiding principle that research matters. We’re led by a board of business and academic influencers whose stake in science is simple – knowledge is the currency of the 21st century, and Arkansas must be positioned to take a leading role.
Our economic, academic and social growth is tethered to our investment in research. The purpose of this site is to help you appreciate the depth of discovery and innovation in Arkansas, and help you better understand its importance to our collective future.
The ARA Board of Trustees is among the most impressive in Arkansas, each a major contributor to the state’s success and a remarkable voice for research.