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Research Resources

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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

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

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Investigating Flight Attendants' Safety

In the longest-running longitudinal study of its kind, a study by Dr. Eileen McNeely, executive director of SHINE at IQSS, collected data on uniforms from major US airlines. Laboratory tests found harmful substances on a manufacturer's uniforms, and analysis showed a clear connection between the introduction of these uniforms and reports of debilitating medical issues such as respiratory problems and thyroid disease. These findings provided evidence in a class action lawsuit holding the uniform manufacturer accountable for the resulting health effects.

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Funding Opportunities

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For Faculty

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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For Graduate Students

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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For Graduate Students

Research Grants

Harvard Graduate student affiliates may apply for funding to support ongoing or future research activities. 

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Upcoming Events

2024 Mar 20

Dataverse Open Office Hours

Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Aug 28 2024 except Wed Dec 27 2023, Wed Mar 13 2024, Wed Jun 19 2024.
11:00am to 1:00pm

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Latest News

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Preparing the Next Steps and the Next Generation: Latanya Sweeney's Data Privacy Lab and Public Interest Tech Lab

March 15, 2024

by Colleen Walsh
 

In today’s tech-filled world, digital information can be shared with the touch of a button. But that information is increasingly at risk, and often that risk is hidden from view.

Take Facebook Messenger. For years, many fans of the popular mobile app were unaware the users they were chatting with could easily track their locations until a Harvard College junior affiliated with Harvard’s Data Privacy Lab showed them what that looked like in real time... Read more about Preparing the Next Steps and the Next Generation: Latanya Sweeney's Data Privacy Lab and Public Interest Tech Lab

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Revolutionizing Research through AI-Powered Data Sharing and Curation

February 14, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the launch of TurboCurator by ICPSR, an interactive tool designed to streamline and enhance the deposit of your research data at Dataverse. Turbocurator was developed for Dataverse through intensive collaboration between our two organizations with support from the National Science Foundation Midscale Infrastructure program that funds the Research Data Ecosystem project... Read more about Revolutionizing Research through AI-Powered Data Sharing and Curation

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Global Flourishing Study Releases Wave One Open Research Data

February 13, 2024

by Human Flourishing Program
 

The wave one dataset from the Global Flourishing Study (GFS) initiative is now available to researchers.

The GFS, a partnership among researchers at Baylor University and Harvard University, Gallup, and the Center for Open Science (COS), is a $43.4 million, five-year study of more than 200,000 individuals in over 20 countries. The GFS data will become a resource for researchers, journalists, policymakers, and educators worldwide. While several studies have tracked respondents over time in a single country, the scope and breadth of GFS is unprecedented... Read more about Global Flourishing Study Releases Wave One Open Research Data

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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.

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