Institute for Social Research

As the world’s largest academic social science survey and research organization, the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is a leader in developing and applying new social science methods and is committed to educating the next generation of social scientists.

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Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans

According to new research, lifetime exposure to greater stress may have implications for daily experiences of stress and cardiovascular reactivity, which may be mechanisms explaining these health inequities.  Learn more about Lifetime of stress takes toll on cardiovascular health of Black Americans >

April 30, 2024

Study: racial bias is no ‘false alarm’ in policing

ANN ARBOR—Black drivers are more frequently searched without finding contraband during traffic stops than white drivers, according to… >>

April 26, 2024

Consumer sentiment holds steady amid renewed concerns over high prices

ANN ARBOR—Sentiment has remained essentially unchanged since January 2024, continuing the plateau that followed the large gains seen… >>

April 25, 2024

Alzheimer’s and Arab Americans: More research needed

EXPERT Q&A ANN ARBOR—Middle Eastern and Arab American populations may have higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and related… >>
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ISR Inclusive Research Matters Series

This series signals ISR’s transparent and deliberate commitment to examining the role of inclusion in the research process. The idea for the seminar series arose from discussions within the DEI Educational Programs Working Group focusing on the role of inclusion in research methodology.

ISR Insights Speaker Series

ISR Insights Speaker Series

Discover groundbreaking research on timely social issues at the ISR Insights Speaker Series. Join us as ISR researchers take the stage to share their insights in captivating talks.

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Research

ISR serves as a national laboratory advancing understanding of human behavior through empirical research. More than 300 scientists are affiliated with one or more of our research centers. Their work provides the foundation for the Institute’s legacy of social science in the public interest.

Lindsay Kobayashi

Lindsay Kobayashi

JOHN G SEARLE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF...

Riana E. Anderson

Riana Elyse Anderson

FACULTY ASSOCIATE, RESEARCH CENTER FOR GROUP DYNAMICS, INSTITUTE FOR...

Julia Lee Cunningham

Julia Lee Cunningham

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONS, STEPHEN M ROSS SCHOOL...

Amanda Kowalski

Amanda Kowalski

GAIL WILENSKY PROFESSOR OF APPLIED ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC POLICY, PROFESSOR...

Elizabeth Armstrong

Elizabeth A Armstrong

SHERRY B ORTNER COLLEGIATE PROFESSOR OF SOCIOLOGY, CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF...

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Training & Opportunities

ISR is committed to training the next generation of social scientists, and to providing the highest quality continuing education to professionals working in the fields of survey research and data analysis.

Diversity

The ISR seeks to develop, strengthen, and diversify its research faculty, students, and staff. ISR and its constituent centers have a strong commitment to the diversity of our institution because we recognize that having a diverse organization improves the quality of our scientific research. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Guiding Principles Statement

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