The Center for Social Science Innovation provides faculty, staff, and students pursuing research related to the social sciences direct access to a unique data consortium. Our research services staff are ready and willing to help you find the data you need to drive your research forward. 

In addition to providing data access, CSSI also offers comprehensive data services, including acquisition, entry, analysis, and reporting.

Institutional Memberships for Data Access

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Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)

The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research is the world's largest archive of behavioral and social science research data. 

CSSI maintains the University of Iowa's ICPSR institutional membership.

As an ICPSR member, UI faculty, staff, and students get free access to more than 70,000 curated datasets and over 20,000 studies. UI researchers also receive tuition discounts for ICPSR trainings and summer programs. 

Other University Data Resources

Qualitative Data Repository

The Qualitative Data Repository (QDR) is a dedicated archive for storing and sharing digital data (and accompanying documentation) generated or collected through qualitative and multi-method research in the social sciences and related disciplines. Access the QDR through the University Libraries here.

Data Hub

Data Hub is a one-stop-shop for all university data needs. Researchers can find data, ask questions, and collaborate with other data-driven researchers. Explore the resource here.

Campus Data Portal

Need local data? The Campus Data Portal allows university researchers to publish and access campus-related data, such as class list reports and department compliance information. This resource is managed by Information Technology Services-Administration Information Systems, and can be reached here.

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