Learn How Federal Shutdown Affects You and Your Work
The U.S. Government has shut down indefinitely, as of October 1, 2025. For regular updates and advice, see here and direct any questions… More
CISS Announces Fall ’25 Drop-In Writing Sessions
Are you looking for a quiet place to write? A community with whom to brainstorm about nascent research ideas? Bring your laptop… More
CISS Names Recipients of 2025-26 Undergraduate Internships Awards
The Center is pleased to announce the fifth annual cohort of funded undergraduate research interns and their faculty mentors. The internship program… More
October 2025: Dr. Cristina Gago (SPH)
Dr. Cristina Gago is a health disparities researcher committed to supporting healthful nutrition and closing nutrition disparities among low-income families with young… More
COSSA Releases Social Scientist Advocacy Guide
During these turbulent times, it is more important than ever that elected officials hear from their constituents. Members of the Congress were… More
Federal Government Releases Fiscal Year 2027 Research Priorities
The Trump Administration released its annual memorandum on priorities for research and development (R&D) for fiscal year (FY) 2027, offering a forecast… More
9/26 Virtual Workshop on “Writing Your Next Chapter: How To Find Your Mojo at Mid-Career”
The new BU Faculty Development office is organizing its programs and services around the unique needs of junior, mid-career, and senior faculty.… More
Social Science Departments & CISS Hold ‘Welcome Back’ Party
Chris Chiofolo, CISS Grants & Finance Administrator, welcomes social science faculty and students back for the 2025-26 academic… More
CISS To Hold Second Annual Grants Day on October 7
Save the date! On Tuesday October 7, CISS will partner with the CAS Office of Research Administration and BU Center for Humanities… More
CISS Director to Give 9/26 Gitner Lecture
2025 Gitner Family Lecture Friday, September 26, 2025 CDS 1750, 3:00 – 4:30PM Speaker: Deborah Carr, Boston University Arts & Sciences Distinguished Professor… More