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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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Wait-and-see mode, election had minor influence on consumer sentiment trends

Indian man, dressed in formal attire, makes a mobile payment for his purchase at a clothing store, the use of technology making his shopping experience seamless.
The presidential election did little to change overall trends in consumer views as consumer sentiment lifted for the fourth consecutive month, inching up to its highest reading since April 2024. Learn more about Wait-and-see mode, election had minor influence on consumer sentiment trends >

December 3, 2024

State program significantly reduces homelessness, utility insecurity, U-M report reveals

ANN ARBOR—The pilot of a Michigan program created to help improve health outcomes for pregnant parents and their… >>

December 2, 2024

Brain health continues to improve for the older US population, according to new special issue edited by ISR researchers

ANN ARBOR — Two new studies — including one internationally focused — find that indicators of brain health… >>

November 25, 2024

Gun deaths reach alarming high, sparking debate over media’s role

EXPERT Q&A ANN ARBOR—Gun violence claimed 46,728 lives in the United States last year—the third-highest number of firearm-related… >>
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ISR Inclusive Research Matters Series

This seminar series reflects ISR’s ongoing commitment to transparently and intentionally exploring the role of inclusion in the research process. The series was developed following discussions within the DEI Educational Programs Working Group, which focused on integrating inclusion into research methodology.

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.

Colter Mitchell

Colter Mitchell

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, RESEARCH ASSOCIATE...

Susan Leonard

Susan Leonard

ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST EMERITA, INTER-UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM FOR...

James McNally

James W McNally

ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST, INTER-UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM FOR POLITICAL...

Brian Weeks

Brian Weeks

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA, COLLEGE OF LITERATURE,...

Elif Isbell

Elif Isbell

ADJUNCT RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, INTER-UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM FOR...

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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

  • Strong, impactful social science research requires diverse cadres of scholars who can fully engage in all aspects of the research process.
  • The high quality social science at ISR requires teams composed of staff and faculty whose contributions are understood to be equally valuable.
  • We believe in a responsibility to share social science research resources broadly with scholars who are members of groups that are underrepresented in academic research.
Maggie Hicken with the interns

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guiding Principles Statement

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