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

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.

Univ. of Iowa survey finds majority of people in favor of a new county jail

Friday, August 15, 2025
The Center for Social Science Innovation recently released a report summarizing findings from a survey of Johnson County residents about constructing a new building for the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and Jail

Johnson County approves survey to gather input on future of jail, sheriff's office

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Center for Social Science Innovation is assisting the Johnson County Board of Supervisors with the development and deployment of a survey to gauge residents' views on the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and Jail.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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