Research in the Social Sciences

Welcome! Thank you for your interest in learning more about research in the Social Sciences (Anthropology; Communications; Criminology, Law, and Justice; Economics; Political Sciences; Psychology; and Sociology) at UIC.

As you explore the faculty expert guide, current and former projects, and featured research the LAS Committee on Social Science Research is confident that you will come to appreciate the strong commitment of the faculty to producing a wide range of research. The diverse portfolio of research attracts extensive funding for the National Institutes of Health and Humanities, the National Science Foundation, the Wenner Gren Foundation, and a large number of other federal and philanthropic sources. The research made possible through this funding is widely recognized for its innovative contributions to long-standing and emergent issues nationally and internationally.

The research being undertaken by faculty across the social sciences reflects an investment in communities throughout Chicago, across the nation, and in numerous locations around the world. Whether you are a fellow researcher, community activist, prospective student, or concerned citizen, the LAS Committee on Social Science Research encourages you to tap into the LAS faculty expertise guide as a resource. As you do, please be in touch and share your ideas for how we can best support your endeavors.

- The LAS Committee on Social Science Research