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June 1, 2026

Most people over 50 have LGBTQ+ friends or family, but LGBTQ+ people over 50 face more aging-related challenges, poll finds 

University of Michigan team explores connections between non-LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+ people of all ages, and the health and… >>

May 26, 2026

ISR welcomes the 2026 Junior Professional Researcher cohort

ANN ARBOR — Six young researchers will join the Institute for Social Research as the 2026 Junior Professional… >>

May 26, 2026

Next Generation Initiative funds helped Holly Donahue Singh build an interdisciplinary perspective

Next Generation Initiative funds helped Holly Donahue Singh build an interdisciplinary perspective ANN ARBOR — Anthropology is similar… >>

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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.

David Weir

David R Weir

RESEARCH PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH

Emily Treleaven

Emily Treleaven

RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER AND FACULTY...

JJ   Prescott

JJ Prescott

HENRY KING RANSOM PROFESSOR OF LAW, PROFESSOR OF LAW, LAW SCHOOL,...

Priti Shah

Priti R Shah

ARTHUR F THURNAU PROFESSOR, PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF...

Noah J Webster

Noah J Webster

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SURVEY RESEARCH CENTER, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL...

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.

Organizational Projects


Maggie Hicken with the interns

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