The University of Chicago Survey Lab
Social Science Data Collection and Training
We conduct focus groups, in-depth interviews, and surveys by mail, web, telephone, in-person, and mixed-modes
Research Collaboration
We work with academics, university administrators, nonprofits, and government agencies on a wide range of topics
Asking Better Questions
As research methodologists, our focus is on the small details that define quality data collection
The Survey Lab is a research center in the Public Health Sciences Department within the Biological Sciences Division.
We collect social scientific data and train students in data collection methods. We collaborate with academic researchers, nonprofit organizations, and university administrators in a variety of areas including childcare, health, hunger, sexuality, education and the arts.
We specialize in studies that require special attention to individual cases, often involving a mix of qualitative and quantitative components.
Why Give
Survey Lab donors give students and entry-level researchers access to up-to-date technology and unique training opportunities, such as conferences, webinars and short courses in survey and interview-based research. These opportunities, along with hands-on training in social sciences data collection, provide the practical experience that sparks research careers.
How to Give
You can support new technology and professional development at the Survey Lab by designating our center in your gift to the University of Chicago.
Click the button below and please choose “Survey Lab” in the Donor Designations section. Thank you for your support.