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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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Losing a parent early in life impacts a person’s immune system as they age

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Ongoing COVID pandemic could have ripple effects Contact: Morgan Sherburne When a person loses a parent or a caregiver at a young age, their immune system suffers later in life, according to University of Michigan research. A group of researchers led by Grace Noppert found that if the parents or caregivers of a child under age 16 died, or they were separated for a period longer than six months, the… Learn more about Losing a parent early in life impacts a person’s immune system as they age >

June 30, 2023

Sentiment rises with debt ceiling resolution and slowing inflation

ANN ARBOR—Consumer sentiment lifted 9% in June, reaching its highest level in four months, a sign of greater… >>

June 27, 2023

Exposure to civil violence increases risk for mental health disorders, even for non-combatants

Contact: Jon Meerdink (meerdink@umich.edu) ANN ARBOR — Civil violence shapes countries, costs billions of dollars, and can leave… >>

June 26, 2023

U-M political scientist’s work key in Supreme Court ruling, affirming Voting Rights Act

In an unexpected affirmation of the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court ruled this month that congressional voting… >>
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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

This webinar series focuses on the research happening at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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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.

Shinobu Kitayama

Shinobu Kitayama

ROBERT B ZAJONC COLLEGIATE PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, PROFESSOR OF...

Dirgha Ghimire

Dirgha Jibi Ghimire

RESEARCH PROFESSOR, POPULATION STUDIES CENTER AND FACULTY ASSOCIATE,...

Jaime Mitchell

Jamie Mitchell

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIAL WORK, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AND FACULTY...

Helen Levy

Helen G Levy

RESEARCH PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH,...

Cristine E Agresta

Cristine E Agresta

ADJUNCT FACULTY ASSOCIATE, RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS, INSTITUTE...

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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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