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The Center for Social Science Innovation recently opened applications for its annual Grant Writing Residency Program (GWRP) which supports university faculty and scientific staff who are preparing to submit a grant.

A new University of Iowa study found a sustained increase in the proportion of pediatric homicides committed with firearms in the U.S, reaching an all-time high in recent years.

Last week, the Iowa Board of Regents approved a new name and scope for the University of Iowa’s prominent hub for social science research.

The University of Iowa was recently awarded a $4.3 million grant by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue its Injury Prevention Research Center (IPRC).

The Public Policy Center recently welcomed a new member to the team!

Last week, the Public Policy Center concluded its 2024 Fellowship for Qualitative Research and Researcher-in-Residence Program.

Alison Bianchi, associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, is investigating the lack of male participation in social science experiments during this summer’s Fellowship for Qualitative Research at the Public Policy Center.

Each summer, the Public Policy Center’s Researcher-in-Residence Program fosters a unique environment for faculty and scientific staff to delve deeper into critical topics, providing the dedicated time and resources necessary to propel their work forward.

Two faculty members are exploring the intersection of the social sciences and the arts as part of the Summer Fellowship for Qualitative Research hosted by the Public Policy Center.