Partnerships with the Social Science Research Council enhance research funding and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The University of Arizona participates in a consortium of leading research universities as part of the Social Science Colleges and Colleges Fund established by the Social Science Research Council (SSRC).

The College and University Fund (CUF) for the Social Sciences is a network of over 40 higher education partners that expands the social sciences research funding infrastructure, fosters interdisciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration, and fosters career advancement. We provide annual financial support to help raise. Junior Scholars through Fellowships, Workshops and Mentorships.

“We are excited about this new partnership with the University of Arizona. We believe that by ensuring representation, Universities and Universities Funds for the Social Sciences will help capitalize on such things as climate change, rising inequalities, misinformation and disinformation, the following It’s part of the research funding needed to solve the huge challenges facing our world, such as pandemic preparedness.”

Through CUF, the SSRC brings together university leaders and public and private funders in the social and behavioral sciences to set broad research agendas, build networks to seek solutions to global challenges, and raise large sums of money. of funding directed to the most impactful research.project

“By becoming a member of the consortium, the university will be able to support outstanding social science programs and scholarships while contributing to the conversation that sets priorities for social science research funding.The University of Arizona.

“As a state-designated land-funded university, social impact is built into our mission,” added Cantwell. “Our social sciences research program shows a strong focus on community and civic engagement.

Social science research is conducted throughout the University of Arizona, but is concentrated at the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, which has over 30 academic and research units. The College is committed to interdisciplinary and impactful research through programs such as the Arizona Policy Lab, the Binational Migration Institute, and the Southwest Institute for Research on Women, all of which collaborate with communities and the public to conduct research. going.

“Our researchers are dedicated to helping solve the most pressing problems affecting people, from climate change to disinformation to intergroup conflict,” said the University of Social and Behavioral Sciences. said Dean Lori Poloni Staudinger. “We are excited to join this consortium to provide social science faculty and students across campus with new opportunities to secure funding and collaborate with colleagues across the country.”

On November 18th, representatives from the University of Arizona will attend the University and University Endowment Conference. The conference brings together university leaders, philanthropic organizations and public funders of science to share ideas for developing bold solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.

Member institutions also receive invitations to faculty and students to participate in seminars and workshops with eminent academics, journal editors, public and private funders.