Research Resources

Research Resources

IQSS offers access for social scientists to technological resources, and we’re ready to help you learn how to use them so you can focus on your research.

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Magaro Peer Pre-Review

A peer pre-review is similar to peer review for a scholarly journal, but faster, more complete, and constructive. Peer pre-reviewers are asked to read the entire paper and make constructive suggestions, wherever they think of something useful, throughout.

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Client Support Services

IQSS Client Support Services is your local tech support for the CGIS complex, here to help you with software and hardware all your technological needs including (but not limited to) computer, smartphone, tablet and printer issues .

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Research Computing

Researchers across the University have access to our Research Computing Environment (RCE) for social science research computing and analysis. The RCE offers you a centralized place in which to store your data and run your analysis on your own or in collaboration with other researchers.

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Data Science Services

Our team of PhD data science specialists provides research support to the Harvard community.

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Computer Labs

IQSS hosts multiple state-of-the-art public computing labs in collaborative open-space areas designed to provide a comfortable work environment for faculty, visiting scholars, post-docs, students, and staff.

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Undergraduate  Research Scholars Program

The IQSS Undergraduate Research Scholars program is an opportunity for Harvard College students to gain first-hand research experience working with faculty members all across the University.

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Training and Workshops

Whether you are interested in learning new software skills or broadening your knowledge on social science-related topics, we are here to help you learn. Here are some opportunities to get started.

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Sponsored Research Services

The Sponsored Research Administration Team at IQSS is dedicated to supporting social scientists' research by providing exceptional services throughout the lifecycle of a sponsored project.

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Extraordinary Claims, Extraordinary Evidence

The ECEE program empowers select Harvard faculty to produce social science research that will move the dominant position of the scientific community the farthest distance. Awardees will receive supercharged support from IQSS research infrastructure and personnel to develop their project.

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