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.
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.
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.