Ensure you’re asking the right questions, in the right way, and through the right platform with the help of our expert research services staff. From development to testing and distribution, CSSI is able to offer faculty, staff, and external researchers support through every stage of the survey process.

Featured Survey News

Research by CSSI researcher affiliates Brown and An shows more personal than professional use of AI tools

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
CSSI researcher affiliates Ken Brown and Brian An recently purchased 10 questions through CSSI's SurveyHarvest initiative. Results from the survey of 1,000 U.S. adults yielded surprising results as to how people are using artificial intelligence tools in their personal and professional lives, prompting a drive to dive deeper. Read about the findings from Iowa Capital Dispatch.

CSSI invites UI faculty to apply for Surveying the Social World

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Center for Social Science Innovation seeks UI faculty to apply for Surveying the Social World. Selected researchers will have the opportunity to submit up to 35 survey questions to a nationally representative sample of 1,000 U.S. adults. As part of the award, CSSI will fully subsidize the survey costs and provide end-to-end survey support. Apply by March 2nd, 2026.

CSSI invites UI researchers to add questions to SurveyHarvest, a new tool that simplifies data collection

Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI) seeks questions for the new SurveyHarvest platform, which enables UI faculty, staff, and students to purchase questions ($200 per question) to be added to a nationally fielded survey.

How We Can Help

Illustrated icon of an open envelope.

Design & Implementation

Tailor your research to reach the right audience. We design and execute surveys across various platforms, including telephone, mail, web, in-person, and mixed-method.

Illustrated icon of a hand holding a coin.

Sample Design, Recruitment, & Incentive Management

Our team will assist you in selecting an appropriate representative sample and attract participants using effective recruitment strategies, handling all the logistics of incentives and payments.

Illustrated icon of a person holding a book.

IRB Applications & Compliance

Confidently navigate complex research infrastructure and administrative requirements with the assistance of our research services team. We'll ensure that you remain in compliance with the regulations of the university, IRB, DSP, and relevant funding agencies.

hands

Subscriptions to Enhance Survey Data

CSSI has purchased a subscription from Verasight to improve survey access, representation, and accuracy. Through this subscription, University of Iowa researchers can distribute surveys at a reduced cost to nationally representative or custom sample groups.

Survey Initiatives

Working with the CSSI team is great! The team brings insight and deep knowledge of social research methods, and their feedback was both professional and practical. As someone rooted in a specific field, I sometimes lose sight of how a study might land with the broader public. To conduct interdisciplinary research, the team's fresh perspective helped me think more clearly and communicate more effectively. I am really grateful for the support.

Julie Lee, Department of Health Management and Policy

READY TO START A SURVEY?