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A new report from the SSRC’s Economic Research Rescue Fund offers new perspectives on the perceived value of economic research and new models for evaluating public research priorities. The post The Economic Research Rescue Fund: New Perspectives on the Perceived Public Value of Economic Research appeared first on Social Science Research Council (SSRC) .

It is with great sadness that the Council marks the passing of Kenneth Prewitt, eminent social scientist, dedicated public servant, and organizational leader who served twice as president of the Social Science Research Council (1979–1985 and 1995–1998). The post The Council Mourns the Passing of Former SSRC President Kenneth Prewitt appeared first on Social Science Research Council (SSRC) .

As part of its 40th anniversary, the LEGO Foundation invites applications for the LEGO Foundation Fellowship, a new global research fellowship for early- and mid-career researchers whose work can strengthen … The post Applications now open: The LEGO Foundation Fellowship appeared first on Social Science Research Council (SSRC) .

With generous support from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the Social Science Research Council is pleased to invite U.S. R1 research universities in SSRC’s College and University Fund for the Social Sciences to apply to join the Public Exchange Network. Public Exchange is a new network that turns university research expertise into real-world action and impact. Foundedat the University o…

At a pivotal moment for democracy, science, and the public good, the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) has named Daniel Goroff as its 16th president. Goroff, a leading figure in … The post Daniel Goroff Named 16th President of the Social Science Research Council appeared first on Social Science Research Council (SSRC) .

This week, The Wallace Foundation and the Social Science Research Council released Building Trust, Sustaining Art, a major cross-cutting research analysis that offers field-level insights into how 18 arts organizations … The post SSRC and Wallace Foundation Release New Research Report on Community-Based Arts Organizations appeared first on Social Science Research Council (SSRC) .

This month’s theme focuses on youth and child development—an area of study in pursuit of greater flourishing and more equitable outcomes for all children and young people. The Council recently … The post Items & Issues Newsletter: May 2026 appeared first on Social Science Research Council (SSRC) .

The Social Science Research Council is pleased to announce the LEGO Foundation Fellowship, a new global research fellowship developed in partnership with the LEGO Foundation. The fellowship will support early- … The post Announcing the LEGO Foundation Fellowship appeared first on Social Science Research Council (SSRC) .

The Social Science Research Council is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors: Bruce Carruthers, Johanna Mair, Bill Maurer, Margaret O’Mara, and Edward Walker. For over a century, leading social and behavioral scientists serving on the Council’s Board have provided a critical connection to the academic research community. The post Social Science Research Council Welcomes Ne…

This month’s theme is the environment—one of the most urgent and consequential areas of social science inquiry, and the site of profound human-driven change. As we close out Earth Month, … The post Items & Issues Newsletter: April 2026 appeared first on Social Science Research Council (SSRC) .

The SSRC is excited to announce the launch of the SSRC-JF Next Generation Japan Studies Development Program, a new initiative in partnership with and supported by the Japan Foundation. Designed to foster cross-cultural scholarly engagement and collaboration, the program opens new opportunities for students, faculty, and institutions to deepen Japan-related research and teaching in the United Stat…

February 2026 Newsletter The SSRC’s first-ever research committee was formed in response to the restrictive immigration laws of the 1920s. A century later, as enforcement and detention expand and public scrutiny of federal immigration operations increases, this issue of Items & Issues gathers social science research on immigration and its connections to labor, race, foreign policy, surveillance, …

This month’s Items & Issues Newsletter theme theme is Urbanism and Infrastructure, focusing on how people interact with the built environment and how city infrastructure can best serve public needs.