CSSI’s Researcher-in-Residence Program is a summer program that provides faculty and scientific staff the time, space, and resources needed to research topics of significant public interest. Project work may involve grant development, data collection or curation, manuscript writing and dissemination, or other phases of the research process.

RiR participants work in residence at our center and attend weekly accountability meetings and workshops throughout the run of the program. Workshops are designed to provide RiR 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. 

Submit the following information to CSSI through the Apply Now button below. 

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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Megan Gilster

Associate Professor, School of Social Work
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Social Work Graduate Student Economic Hardship: The Role of Debt and Unpaid Practicum in Food and Housing Insecurity"
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Amber Joy Powell

Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"At the Intersection of Carceral & Sexual Citizenship: How Incarcerated Communities Mobilize Prison Rape Law"

Additional Program Alumni

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Yuan Lu

Coordinator, Chinese Program
Lecturer, Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Second Language Development and Acquisition of Chinese Grammar: A Systematic Review"
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Meghan Rogers

Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Did Public Policy Reduce Crime in Chile?"
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Yongren Shi

Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
"Understanding the Social Mechanisms Underpinning Online Radicalization"