Advancing Social Science Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration
The Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI) is the University of Iowa’s only Iowa Board of Regents approved premier interdisciplinary social science research center.
CSSI provides faculty, staff, students, and community members across the state of Iowa and beyond the resources and support they need to investigate the most important issues facing our society.
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CSSI provides research and grant development support for University of Iowa faculty, staff, and graduate students, as well as external partners within the community.
From survey creation and distribution, data access and management, to helping you craft a competitive grant proposal, our team is ready and capable to assist you with all of your project needs.
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