SSRI Grant Program Announces Awards
The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) invited grant applications from Duke University faculty to study social science research topics of their choice. The size of the grants range from $5,000 to $25,000.
DUPRI research team uses electronic health records to study population of Durham County children
New research demonstrating the efficacy of using electronic health records (EHRs) to assess children’s population health.
MTV partners with MIDS to study access to voting on college campuses
MTV partnered with a team of students working on their MIDS capstone project to study access to voting on college campuses.
MIDS Students Present School Meals Research
A team of MIDS students presented their capstone research at the 2026 Symposium on Data Science and Statistics (SDSS), a national conference that brings together leaders in data science, statistics, and computing.
Sunshine Hillygus Named Director of SSRI
We are pleased to announce that Sunshine Hillygus has been named the new Director of the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI). It is a well-deserved appointment for someone who has been a cornerstone of this community for years.
Community Data & Evaluation Skill-Building Series
Are you wondering how to advance data-informed decision-making and understanding of impact? Curious about how to incorporate evaluation into your organization’s programming?
SSRI News
Call for Proposals
Team Gets Hands-On with CPR
Using data science to drive social change
Capstone Symposium 2026
Ed Balleisen Named GWU Provost
Building Duke’s New Rural Health Equity Hub
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