Welcome to ISSR!

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 campus-wide researchers using or learning to use social science methods, seeking to take part in collaborative and interdisciplinary research, doing publicly engaged research, and seeking external funding for research.

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What We Do

Our vision is to provide the training and support that allows social scientists at the University of Massachusetts to thrive and be counted among the top scholars across the country.

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Next Three Upcoming Events

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09
Oct
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
ISSR Methodology Workshop | Navigating Emotions in Qualitative Research
17
Oct
11:30 am - 1:00 pm ET
Democracy in Troubled Times | (Dis)trust in America by Jamie Druckman
18
Oct
8:30 am - 11:00 am ET
ISSR Methodology Workshop | Preparing for Photovoice: Design Basics (Online)
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