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The Data Documentation Initiative (DDI) is an emerging standard for social science metadata that is being developed by an international group called the DDI Alliance. Version 3.0 of the DDI documents the life cycle of research data from the start of a research project through data dissemination.

Our Mission

ICPSR provides leadership and training in data access, curation, and methods of analysis for a diverse and expanding social science research community.

Announcements

ICPSR Call for Student Research Papers

New Releases through 2009-11-15

Introducing the New Research Connections Website!

ICPSR Summer Undergraduate Internship Program -- 2010

Former ICPSR Council Member Awarded Nobel Prize

2009 ICPSR Meeting Webinar Recordings - Now Available!

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Find & Analyze Data Search and browse data by subject, investigator, and geography. You can also do a literature review and analyze data online.

About ICPSR Review ICPSR's mission, Strategic Plan, and other publications. You can also learn about ICPSR's governing Council, committee structure, and career opportunities.

Deposit Data & Findings Deposit data electronically according to best practice guidelines. Learn more about protecting respondent confidentiality and what happens to data after deposit with ICPSR.

Digital Curation Learn about ICPSR's procedures for appraising and acquiring data, documenting and enhancing data, minimizing disclosure risk, and preserving data over time.

Membership Review information about the current members of ICPSR and their representatives, the structure of single-institution and federation memberships, how to join ICPSR, and the advantages of membership.

Partners & Projects Explore ICPSR's thematic collections and learn about other collaborations and projects in which ICPSR participates.

Teaching & Learning Investigate the ICPSR Summer Program, the Online Learning Center, webinars, and other resources that promote quantitative literacy and teaching with data.