Social Science Research Institute Part of the Senior Vice President for Research Penn State

INTERNAL FUNDING
Level 1 Funding ($500-5000)
Support for the creation of interdisciplinary networking groups.
Level 2 Funding ($5000-$20000)
Support for new interdisciplinary research, training, conferences or other activities.

SSRI WORKSHOP SERIES
The Essential Elements of Successful Grantsmanship

Each semester, SSRI offers workshops to assist social science faculty interested in obtaining external funding. Dates for Fall 2008 semester workshops will be announced in September.

COLLABORATIVE CONNECTIONS
Faculty Research Interests
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Interdisciplinary Initiatives
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SSRI SERVICES
SSRI GlobeThe Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) promotes interdisciplinary research that addresses complex national and international social issues and critical social needs.

SSRI fosters communication and collaboration across the social sciences, enhances interdisciplinary networking and provides research consultation, support & accessible research services.

CYFC
Children, Youth & Family Consortium
Promoting research, outreach and teaching to address critical social issues of children, youth, and families.

PRI
Population Research Institute
Encouraging, organizing, and supporting innovative research and training in the population sciences.

SRC
Survey Research Center
Providing survey research services, education and training, to PSU faculty and administrative units.

Smart Spaces
The Smart Spaces Center
Creating innovative and practical solutions to enable elderly persons to remain at home as long as possible, while maintaining a high quality of life. View Report | View PowerPoint

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