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June 1, 2026

Most people over 50 have LGBTQ+ friends or family, but LGBTQ+ people over 50 face more aging-related challenges, poll finds 

University of Michigan team explores connections between non-LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ people of all ages, and the health and… >>

May 26, 2026

ISR welcomes the 2026 Junior Professional Researcher cohort

ANN ARBOR — Six young researchers will join the Institute for Social Research as the 2026 Junior Professional… >>

May 26, 2026

Next Generation Initiative funds helped Holly Donahue Singh build an interdisciplinary perspective

Next Generation Initiative funds helped Holly Donahue Singh build an interdisciplinary perspective ANN ARBOR — Anthropology is similar… >>

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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.

Andrea Thomer

Andrea Thomer

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

Lloyd Johnston

Lloyd D Johnston

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH SCIENTIST, ANGUS CAMPBELL COLLEGIATE RESEARCH...

Sarah Burgard

Sarah Andrea Burgard

JAMES S HOUSE COLLEGIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY AND POPULATION STUDIES,...

Louis A Penner

Louis A Penner

ADJUNCT RESEARCH SCIENTIST, RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS, INSTITUTE...

Elif   Isbell

Elif Isbell

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

Training & Opportunities


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Organizational Projects


Maggie Hicken with the interns

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