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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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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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Institute for Social Science Research

ISSR is sponsored by the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Office of the Provost, and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Engagement at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

E22 Machmer Hall
University of Massachusetts
240 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003

Phone: 413-545-6609
Email: issr@issr.umass.edu

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