The U.S. Agency for International Development is planning a major new initiative to involve universities to help developing countries increase food quality and agricultural exports. Universities working within a consortium would collaborate with AID regional bureaus and field missions to address priority issues. Institutions would apply varied research and technology expertise to a range of problems. The Center for Survey Research promotes social science research in various fields and in university administration. With University responsibilities, the Center is located in the Graduate School and reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research.
Services range from consultation on proposals through total research design.
Included are survey development, sample design and sampling, data collection, data coding, text entry and verification, analysis, report writing and presentation of results. Web surveys are in development. Bringing together interdisciplinary teams of researchers for collaborative work is an aim. Students employed part-time in the Center receive instruction in survey methods and microcomputer applications. The Grant Advisor Plus allows you to view programs in your interest area at a glance and follow the hyperlinks for more information.