Advancing Social Science Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration

As the University of Iowa’s premier interdisciplinary social science research center, the Center for Social Science Innovation provides faculty, staff, students, and community members across the state of Iowa and beyond the resources and support they need to investigate the most important issues facing our society.

6 +

research incubation programs hosted annually

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$26.9 M

In funds awarded in the
past five years

2024 Summer Program cohort.

80 +

Research projects supported in the past five years

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We're here to help

CSSI provides research and grant development support for University of Iowa faculty, staff, and graduate students, as well as external partners within the community. 

From survey creation and distribution, data access and management, to helping you craft a competitive grant proposal, our team is ready and capable to assist you with all of your project needs.

Explore current and past projects

 

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Research Services

Browse our research services to learn how we may be able to help support your project. 

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Grant Development

Identify suitable funding opportunities, craft a competitive proposal, and more with the help of our grant development support staff.  

Events

Funding Opportunities by Russell Sage Foundation

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The UI Center for Advancement and Center for Social Science Innovation are hosting a special presentation by James Wilson, PhD, Program Director at the Russell Sage Foundation. Dr. Wilson will discuss the foundation’s diverse funding priorities and provide valuable insights into crafting successful proposals. Additionally, Dr. Wilson will be available afterward for 15-minute breakout chats to discuss our faculty’s specific research projects and interests. To Register: https://uiowa.qualtrics...

CSSI Workshop: Introduction to Spatial Data Management, Mapping, and Analysis

Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Jessup Hall
This workshop is designed for individuals interested in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and learning about common spatial data structures and basic data handling. Participants will be introduced to online open sources for spatial data, mapping techniques for publication, and widely used spatial analysis methods, including spatial joining, interpolation, and autocorrelation. The workshop will utilize the GIS platform ArcGIS Pro, which is provided by the University of Iowa and is accessible...

CSSI Workshop: Introduction to Machine Learning Using Python

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Social Sciences Research Building
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to Python programming and machine learning using Jupyter Notebook/Lab. You'll learn Python basics such as syntax, variables, data types, and essential data structures like lists and dictionaries. The session covers writing control flow statements, loops, and functions to make your code efficient and reusable. You'll discover how to import, clean, and manipulate data using powerful libraries like NumPy and Pandas, and create insightful...

Questions?

Contact our team for more information about our programs, services, and professional development opportunities.