Social Science Research Council

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, nonprofit international organization founded in 1923.

What is the Council\'s mission?
The SSRC nurtures new generations of social scientists, fosters innovative research, and mobilizes necessary knowledge on important public issues. Read our full mission statement.

How does the Council accomplish its work?
The SSRC pursues its mission by working with practitioners, policymakers, and academic researchers in the social sciences, related professions, and the humanities and natural sciences. With partners around the world, we build interdisciplinary and international networks, link research to practice and policy, strengthen individual and institutional capacities for learning, and enhance public access to information. We award fellowships and grants, convene workshops and conferences, conduct research and participate in research consortia, sponsor scholarly exchanges, and produce print and online publications.