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Solving society’s greatest challenges through bold and collaborative social science
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Mapping Chinese History and Society
Led by director Peter K. Bol, the Charles H. Carswell Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University, the CBDB has been systematically identifying and capturing the biographical details of elite members of Chinese society from ancient times onward.
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Update on the Collaboration between Harvard’s Institute for Quantitative Social Science and Microsoft to Develop Open Source Differential Privacy Software
In September 2019, Harvard’s Institute for Quantitative Social Science announced a large-scale collaboration with Microsoft to develop open source tools for differential privacy. We are excited by our progress and write today to report on several lines of substantial progress.
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A Message from the Director on Human Rights
Harvard University’s research centers devoted to studying human rights have posted this joint statement about the horrific events in Minneapolis and around the country. At IQSS, we stand with them and deeply appreciate their leadership on this issue. We reproduce their eloquent words here in full.
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Research Resources
Research Computing
The Research Computing Evironment (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, offering both consultation and collaboration services for researchers.
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Training & Workshops
We offer specialized instruction to develop your software skills and broadening your knowledge on social science-related topics.
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IQSS Computer Labs
The Labs offer access to workstations with a full array of statistical, GIS, and other commonly-used desktop applications.
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Client Support Services
We're here to help you with your software, hardware and all your technological needs including (but not limited to) computer, smartphone, tablet and printer issues .
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Sponsored Research Services
We're dedicated to supporting social scientists' research by providing exceptional services throughout the lifecycle of a sponsored project.
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Our Impact
This Is Brain Surgery
IQSS worked with a research fellow in brain surgery to analyze data on a new procedure. The goal of the project was to understand if a new surgical procedure might extend the survival of brain shunts used to drain fluids from and relieve pressure on the brain.
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Funding Opportunities
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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Travel Grants
Travel grants are available to IQSS graduate student affiliates and are meant to support travel to facilitate presentation at a professional conference relevant to their research.
Note: Currently on hold due to COVID-19.
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Research Grants
Harvard Graduate student affiliates may apply for funding to support ongoing or future research activities.
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IQSS welcomes requests from scholars to become affiliated with our institution. Affiliation allows graduate students and faculty to apply for funding or access IQSS-based services, such as Sponsored Research Services.