2019
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Solving society’s greatest challenges through bold and collaborative social science
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Different parties, different lives
Ryan Enos explores the risks of partisan segregation and is remaking online research
Former Massachusetts Congressman and Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill was known for saying that “All politics is local.” Ryan Enos has the data to prove it.
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Magaro Peer Pre-Review Program
The Institute for Quantitative Social Science is excited to announce the Alexander and Diviya Magaro Peer Pre-Review Program (PPR).
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Safe Data Sharing
“Differential privacy,” says Suso Baleato, “is a computational way to safely share statistical analysis of sensitive data. Now you can apply differential privacy to real cases. This is IQSS!”
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Safe Data Sharing
“Differential privacy,” says Suso Baleato, “is a computational way to safely share statistical analysis of sensitive data. Now you can apply differential privacy to real cases. This is IQSS!”
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Gary King Receives 2019 Excellence in Mentoring Award
The Society for Political Methodology has named Gary King, Weatherhead University Professor at Harvard and Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science, as the 2019 recipient of the Excellence in Mentoring Award.
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Remembering Sid Verba
Political science lost one of its most respected—and beloved—colleagues on March 4, 2019.
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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.
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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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Become an Affiliate
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.