SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

Online Databases, Data Set Information & Search Engines

Research Engines for the Social Sciences
An exhaustive list of on-line social science research engines.
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)
"Access to the world's largest archive of computerized social science data."
UC DATA
U.C. Berkeley's searchable social science/health data archive.
U.S. National Academy of Sciences / National Research Council
Online publications and reports, including education and the social sciences.
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC - U.K.)
"UK's leading research agency addressing economic and social concerns."
General Social Survey Resources developed at Queens College
Free downloadable versions of, and searchable index to, the GSS.
Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan
"The largest university-based social research institution in the US."
UCSD Social Sciences Data Collection
A large collection of social science data. On-line catalog available.
Computer Aided Science Policy Analysis and Research (CASPAR) Database System
Tool for retrieval and analysis of statistical data on academic resources.
Statistical Data Locators
A list of international statistical data sources.
Social Science Internet Resources
A list of Social Science Internet Links maintained by Western Connecticut State University Department of Social Sciences.
Julian Dierkes' Sociology Links at Princeton
A list of sociology departments in U.S. and international.
A Description and Documentation for PRAMS, the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
PRAMS, the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System, is a surveillance project of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. PRAMS collects state-specific, population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences prior to, during, and immediately following pregnancy

Grants & Contracts Information

GrantsNet (US Dept of Health and Human Services)
"Information about HHS and selected other Federal grant programs."
American Sociological Association
Conferences, publications, funding, membership information.
NIH (National Instututes of Health) Home Page
Information on everything from health news to grants and contracts.
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Statistical data, publications, funding information, general health information.
National Science Foundation World Wide Web Server
Contains information on grants and programs.
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Home Page
Funding source of scientific / educational grants.
National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research (NCDDR)
Research information and fellowships.
HyperDOC: U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM)
Contains information, databases, publications, grant information.
A guide to alternative funding. "Grant Writers Assistant is dedicated to helping Education (public and private, K-12 and Higher Ed), students, social programs and Non profit organizations in locating and applying for funding, fellowships, grants and scholarships."

Software

SPSS Inc.
Home page of the statistical software company.
SAS Institute Inc. Server
Home page of the data analysis software manufacturer.
Interuniversity Expertise Center (Netherlands) ProGAMMA
Social science software and services.
Resampling Stats Home Page
Statistical software, books, other resources.
Cool Spring Software (Neuroscience/Neuropsychology)
Software, tests, and utilities for neuropsychological testing and research.
National Clearing House of Rehab Training Materials
Includes downloadable rehabilitation publications and software, plus resources.