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As the world’s largest academic social science survey and research organization, the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is a leader in developing and applying new social science methods and is committed to educating the next generation of social scientists.

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2023 Junior Professional Research cohort begins its work

Contact: Jon Meerdink ([email protected]) ANN ARBOR — The inaugural Junior Professional Researcher (JPR) program at the Institute for Social Research is off and running. The first cohort of researchers began their research on August 14, gaining key skills and first-hand exposure to the best in social science research at ISR. The JPR program is designed to give recent college graduates interested in a career in social science research crucial experience… Learn more about 2023 Junior Professional Research cohort begins its work >

November 22, 2023

Personal finances improve while economic outlook darkens

ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment fell back a modest 2.5 index points, or 4%, in November, extending what is now… >>

November 21, 2023

ICPSR to facilitate researcher access to Meta’s API Products

ANN ARBOR–Meta Content Library API, used by researchers to analyze real-time public-facing data from Facebook and Instagram, is… >>

November 21, 2023

The psychological consequences of political violence

ANN ARBOR—Thousands have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. And watching, and experiencing, all of… >>
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ISR Inclusive Research Matters Series

This series signals ISR’s transparent and deliberate commitment to examining the role of inclusion in the research process. The idea for the seminar series arose from discussions within the DEI Educational Programs Working Group focusing on the role of inclusion in research methodology.

ISR Insights Speaker Series

ISR Insights Speaker Series

Discover groundbreaking research on timely social issues at the ISR Insights Speaker Series. Join us as ISR researchers take the stage to share their insights in captivating talks.

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Research

ISR serves as a national laboratory advancing understanding of human behavior through empirical research. More than 300 scientists are affiliated with one or more of our research centers. Their work provides the foundation for the Institute’s legacy of social science in the public interest.

Christopher Stephen Monk

Christopher Stephen Monk

ASSOCIATE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY,...

Walter Dempsey

Walter Dempsey

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF BIOSTATISTICS, SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND RESEARCH...

Kristin Seefeldt

Kristin S Seefeldt

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, POVERTY SOLUTIONS, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORK,...

Sara Heller

Sara Heller

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ECONOMICS, COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE...

Yasamin Yoko Kusunoki

Yasamin Yoko Kusunoki

FACULTY ASSOCIATE, POPULATION STUDIES CENTER, FACULTY ASSOCIATE, SURVEY...

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Training & Opportunities

ISR is committed to training the next generation of social scientists, and to providing the highest quality continuing education to professionals working in the fields of survey research and data analysis.

Diversity

The ISR seeks to develop, strengthen, and diversify its research faculty, students, and staff. ISR and its constituent centers have a strong commitment to the diversity of our institution because we recognize that having a diverse organization improves the quality of our scientific research. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guiding Principles Statement

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