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.
6 +
research incubation programs hosted annually
$26.9 M
In funds awarded in the
past five years
80 +
Research projects supported in the past five years
We're here to help
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.
Explore current and past projects
Research Services
Browse our research services to learn how we may be able to help support your project.
Grant Development
Identify suitable funding opportunities, craft a competitive proposal, and more with the help of our grant development support staff.
News
CSSI supports development of grant proposals through its 2025 spring residency program
CSSI announces the participants of the summer 2025 Researcher-in-Residence program
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Contact our team for more information about our programs, services, and professional development opportunities.