CSSI's Fellowship for Qualitative Research is a summer program that provides faculty and scientific staff the time, space, and resources needed to develop qualitative research projects, including ethnography, historical and archival research, content analysis, case studies, action research, and mixed-method designs.

FQR participants work in residence at our center and attend weekly accountability meetings and workshops throughout the program. Workshops are designed to provide FQR participants with additional information from CSSI staff and leaders from across the university on how to effectively fund, support, and share their work with academic and public audiences. 

Program Features & Benefits

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Dedicated Workspace

Work within quiet assigned offices to support focused writing and research. Receive full access to the center's meeting rooms, printing stations, and break areas.

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Supportive Community

Connect with faculty members from various disciplines and collaborate with CSSI staff who can assist with all administrative, IT, and research needs. 
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Collaborative Learning

Participate in regular cohort meetings, workshops, networking events, and opportunities for development. 
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Research Funding

Receive up to $1,500 in funding for pilot data, transcription services, software, or other related research expenses.

How to Apply

Applications open: Monday, January 6th

Application deadline: Friday, March 14th

Participant notifications: Friday, April 4th

Start: Monday, June 16th  

End: Friday, July 18th

Faculty members across all ranks and tracks, as well as scientific staff, are eligible. All applicants must be affiliated with the University of Iowa.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

  • Name
  • College
  • Department
  • Email

PROJECT INFORMATION 

  • Project Title
  • Project Abstract (50-100 words)
  • Project Overview (300-500 words): Briefly introduce the project, its significance and potential impact, and its relevance to the research program. Clearly state the objectives of the research.
  • Project Methodology (300-500 words): Describe the methods that will be used to achieve the project's objectives. This includes research design, data collection methods, and analysis techniques.
  • Project Plan and Timeline (300-500 words): Describe the current status and goals of the project (e.g., anticipated outcomes and deliverables) and timeline of participation in the program.

ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS

  • Curriculum Vitae or Biographical Sketch

Applicants are asked to acknowledge the Center for Social Science Innovation in all publications and presentations supported by participation in this program and to notify the CSSI communications team of all publications, presentations, and grants related to program work.

APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED

2024 Participants

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Alison Bianchi

Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Where Have All the Subjects Gone?: A Focus Group Analysis of Experimental Research Participation"
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Mary Cohen

Associate Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning, School of Music
College of Education
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Generative Justice through Music-Making with Youth in Conflict with the Law: Preparing a Participatory Action Study"
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Allison Rowe

Assistant Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning
College of Education
"Supporting Youth Civic Participation Through Public Art-Making in Iowa"

Additional Program Alumni

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Kylah Hedding

Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Preparing for the Unknown: Exploring Disaster Preparedness, Recovery and Communication in Iowa"
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Elise Pizzi

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Preparing for the Unknown: Exploring Disaster Preparedness, Recovery and Communication in Iowa"
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Solange Saxby

Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Internal Medicine
Carver College of Medicine
"Food Accessibility in Relation to Quality of Life for Rural versus Urban Iowans with Multiple Sclerosis (FARMS)"