Future Generations research discovers answers useful to communities. The process unites scholars and practitioners at the local level with usable and affordable methods; it also disseminates these globally through training and publication.
The more common academic research focus is scholars leading typically sophisticated experiments and seeking universal answers. Many universities advance this field. Future Generations focuses on research methods and their dissemination that communities can use to answer local questions to inform local social change.
Disciplines to be concentrated on include: health, climate change, conservation, peace, and applied education.