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. Our scientific mission is threefold:
- To plan and conduct rigorous social science research
- To disseminate the findings of this research
- To train future generations of social scientists
At ISR, you can be part of the solution to the world’s most pressing problems. Will you join us?
ISR Next Generation Initiative Fund
🎉Celebrating 25 years
The ISR Next Generation Initiative Fund is an investment in training the next generation of social science researchers who will lead the pursuit of crucial knowledge for decades to come. The program aims to provide vital financial resources and a community of peer support to promising scholars at a make-or-break time in their careers.
The ISR Research Innovation Fund honoring Robert L. Kahn supports small groups of interdisciplinary researchers who are addressing real world problems that cannot be understood within a single discipline or field.
ISR Staff Professional Development Fund
The Laurie Staples Professional Development Fund supports the education and training of staff at ISR by providing financial awards to ISR employees.
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