Social Science Research Institute

Supporting Novel Interdisciplinary Research to Address Critical Human and Social Problems

Fowler featured in first SSRI Public Impact Research video

Christopher Fowler, professor of geography and director of SSRI’s Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC), is the first researcher featured in a new SSRI video series focusing on how research translates to public impact.

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SSRI seeks new director

OSVPR is commencing the search for Director, Social Sciences Research Institute. The new SSRI Director will build on a strong foundation to promote the social and behavioral sciences at Penn State, including by working with faculty from across the…

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Blue and white graphic for SSRI Open House on Monday, October 12 from 12pm-1pm, Room 314 Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building/Hybrid, Data Resources Hub Faculty Orientation.

SSRI Open House - Data Resources Hub Faculty Orientation

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm - 314 Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building and Zoom

SSRI is delighted to welcome, Lara Schwartz, founding director of the Project on Civic Dialogue at American University on Thursday, September 24 at the Nittany Lion Inn at State College, PA from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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CGS-SSRI Global Social Science Research Impact Grants

The Center for Global Studies (CGS), in partnership with the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI), is pleased to announce the Global Social Science Research Impact Grants for the 2026–27 academic year.

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Become a SSRI Affiliate

Welcome to the SSRI Faculty Affiliate Program, where social and behavioral science researchers at Penn State connect to share opportunities and form collaborations.

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SSRI Mission

Our mission is to foster novel, interdisciplinary collaborations by investigators who aim to address critical human and social problems at the local, national, and international levels and to translate and disseminate this knowledge into measurable outcomes for human behavior, health, and development.

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RESEARCH

Within SSRI we support several research units.

RESOURCES

Core resources tailored to the needs of social and behavioral scientists.