SSRC

The Social Science Research Council is an independent nonprofit that for 100 years has mobilized social & behavioral science for global policy impact.

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

The Social Science Research Council’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Daniel Goroff, a leading figure in social science, philanthropy, and science policy, as its 16th president.

Read more:
https://t.co/dyYLpNlnJS

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

An article in @APA_Journals’ American Psychologist explores the link between culturally relevant education in schools with promotive and resilient outcomes among adolescents irrespective of their own race. https://t.co/pkgn6Fs17k

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

Three research themes for the LEGO Foundation Fellowship: children in crisis and conflict settings; inclusion for neurodivergent children; learning and development in an AI-enabled world. Apply by July 31:
https://t.co/EhPLREWOX9

[Craig Calhoun @craigjcalhoun]

RIP Ken Prewitt, leading social scientist and great advocate for social science and the rigorous knowledge needed to guide public policy. Professor at Chicago and Columbia, Director of NORC, President of SSRC, Director of the US Census Bureau, and more. And a fine human being.

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

It is with great sadness that the Council marks the passing of Kenneth Prewitt, eminent social scientist, dedicated public servant, and organizational leader who served twice as president of the Social Science Research Council (1979–1985 and 1995–1998).

https://t.co/lPwsxDWq63

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

Applications for the Innovation in Religion and Spirituality Seed Grants are open until July 1. Open to researchers, faculty, and doctoral candidates. Apply now: https://t.co/x5Dtt3Uj8z

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

Open globally. Open across disciplines. Open to researchers within 10 years of their PhD. The LEGO Foundation Fellowship is now accepting applications. https://t.co/hvYuzxOfrt

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

Applications now open: the LEGO Foundation Fellowship, developed by the SSRC in partnership with @LEGOfoundation. Up to USD 300,000 over 3 years for early- and mid-career researchers studying how children thrive. Apply by July 31: https://t.co/Ou6rFKYWOZ

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

Our May edition of Items & Issues newsletter is out—this month we focus on youth and child development, an area of study in pursuit of greater flourishing and more equitable outcomes for all children and young people.

Read featured pieces and sign up:

https://t.co/0lPENtXjHH

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

Historian Zachary Loeb explains the circumstances around Y2K, the embedding of computer systems into US infrastructure, and parallels with AI in a new article from Just Tech.

Read more: https://t.co/XlN2zUwAwe

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

The SSRC invites R1 research universities to apply to join the Public Exchange Network, which connects researchers with government, nonprofit, and industry partners to tackle pressing challenges and turns research expertise into real-world impact. https://t.co/JBm5qIfsaK

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

A new review calls Just Tech Fellow Rua Williams’s book Disabling Intelligences “a short yet densely packed essential read for scholars, technologists, activists, and anyone who interacts with AI in any capacity.”

Read more: https://t.co/Aq8I2VJgRj

[Sloan Foundation @SloanFoundation]

After nearly two decades and more than $225 million in grantmaking, Program Director Daniel Goroff will leave the Sloan Foundation to become the President and CEO of the @ssrc_org, effective July 1.

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

In @apsrjournal, David Temin proposes a new framework for compensating contributions to sustainable stewardship of the environment, prioritizing the restoration of Indigenous sovereignty and land.
https://t.co/7FtUDNt5rY

[Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago @JpnCons_Chicago]

The @SSRC_org & @Japanfoundation are partnering for the SSRC-JF Next Gen Japan Studies Development Program. The program seeks to cultivate an interest & familiarity with Japan among students. Earliest application deadline for the grants is June 1.
https://t.co/39RM7MeuGd

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

This week, @WallaceFdn and the SSRC released Building Trust, Sustaining Art, a cross-cutting research analysis showing how community-based arts organizations navigate trust, artistic value, and organizational well-being amidst shifting cultural landscapes.
https://t.co/qENiP0inaP

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

The SSRC is excited to announce the LEGO Foundation Fellowship, developed in partnership with @LEGOfoundation. This fellowship offers support for researchers whose work strengthens understanding of how children thrive across diverse contexts. Learn more:

https://t.co/hvYuzxOfrt

[ColumbiaSocialSci @ColumbiaSocSci]

Calls for Proposals: @ssrc_org's Religion and the Public Sphere program aims to foster research on the implications of new forms of religious and spiritual life.

Applications are due by July 1.

More details and information available below:

[The Japan Foundation, New York @JF_NewYork]

📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Together with @SSRC_org, the Japan Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of and accepting applications for the SSRC–JF Next Generation Japan Studies Development Program, a new initiative designed to cultivate interest in Japan and support the development of the next generation of scholars in Japanese Studies.

🌏About the program and how to apply: https://t.co/3M5OwA4ctd

[SSRC @ssrc_org]

The Just Tech Fellowship supports rigorous, original, and community-grounded work that addresses pressing questions about how technology shapes society and public life.

Apply for the 2027 cohort by June 28: https://t.co/p62xKred2L