2020
Apr
10
Solving society’s greatest challenges through bold and collaborative social science
Learn how we do it
-
IQSS and Collaborators Announce the “How We Feel” Project in the Fight Against COVID-19
In an effort to address the gap in recorded cases of the novel coronavirus in the United States, the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, Pinterest, and scientists and doctors from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and other universities and nonprofit organizations are launching the How We Feel Project.
Read more
Using Data to Map the Political Legacy of Slavery
How Blackwell and Sen Won the 2019 APSA Prize for Best Book in Political Economy
Their recent book won the American Political Science Association’s 2019 William H. Riker Book Award “for the best book on political economy published during the past three calendar years.” How did they do it?
Read more
-
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!”
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
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.
Learn more Research Computing
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.
Learn more about Data Science Services
Training & Workshops
We offer specialized instruction to develop your software skills and broadening your knowledge on social science-related topics.
Learn more about Training & Workshops
IQSS Computer Labs
The Labs offer access to workstations with a full array of statistical, GIS, and other commonly-used desktop applications.
Learn more about IQSS Computer Labs
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 .
Learn more
Sponsored Research Services
We're dedicated to supporting social scientists' research by providing exceptional services throughout the lifecycle of a sponsored project.
Learn more about Sponsored Research Services
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.
Read more
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.
Read More about Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
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.
Read more about Travel Grants
Research Grants
Harvard Graduate student affiliates may apply for funding to support ongoing or future research activities.
Read more about Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
Upcoming Events
Latest News
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.