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INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES

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About IRISS

The Institute for Research in the Social Sciences (IRISS) at Colorado State University aims to connect and support social scientists with other researchers, as well as university, community, and industry partners.  At our core, we:

  • Enhance social science research capacity
  • Improve grant competitiveness campus-wide
  • Promote interdisciplinary research networking opportunities
  • Provide and support research methods training
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IRISS is a Level II Research CORE funded by The Office of the Vice President for Research.

Mission

We ethically empower research teams and partners to address complex challenges through applied social science.

Vision

Social science leading transformative change.

Our Values

Collaboration | Ethical | Empowerment | Expertise

IRISS is a member of the Association of Academic Survey Research Organizations (AASRO) and the American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR).