Our Network

Grounded in institutional partnership and broadened by people (fellows, scholars, and consumers of knowledge), the SSRC convenes funders, associations, and universities to link research with public needs, reinforce standards, and open pathways to necessary knowledge.

Funders

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Disciplinary Associations

The SSRC was created in 1923 by seven disciplinary associations committed to advancing social knowledge. Today, that founding collaboration is joined by associations worldwide that broaden participation and strengthen inquiry across regions and disciplines.

Frontiers in Social Science

Frontiers in Social Science features new research in the flagship journals of the SSRC’s founding disciplinary associations. Every month we publish a new selection of articles from the most recent issues of these journals.

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Universities

College and University Fund for the Social Sciences

The College and University Fund for the Social Sciences (CUF) is a consortium of higher education institutions dedicated to strengthening the infrastructure for social science research worldwide. In partnership with philanthropic foundations, public science funders, and state and local governments, its members are pioneering new strategies to support research for the public good.

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Fellows, Grantees & Alumni Network

The SSRC has awarded fellowships and grants to more than 20,000 scholars worldwide, supporting them at pivotal moments and building lasting communities of practice. Through fellowships, grants, and mentorship, our network turns evidence into insight for policy, practice, and the public.

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Advisory Boards

The SSRC is a member of the following advisory boards and networks.

  • United Nations Scientific Advisory Board The Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board and its global network of scientific institutions advise UN leaders on breakthroughs in science and technology.
  • Fulbright U.S. Scholars Board The flagship U.S. program of international educational and cultural exchange, offering scholars in more than 160 countries the opportunity to study, teach, and conduct research.