Our mission is to promote excellence in social science research across the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The Institute for Social Science Research provides resources and support for researchers using social science methods, seeking to take part in collaborative and interdisciplinary research, doing publicly engaged research, and seeking external funding for research. We are delighted to serve faculty and students across campus, including those from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, College of Education, College of Public Health and Health Sciences, Isenberg School of Management, College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and College of Nursing.