The Social Sciences Research Council (SSRC) recently launched the Social Sciences Universities Fund, a consortium of 86 research-intensive universities that collaborate to drive innovation that delivers vital public goods and services. welcomed TCU to .
“Joining the Social Sciences Research Council Consortium provides TCU with a strong platform to further our commitment to interdisciplinary research and community impact,” said Interim Provost, Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies. said Director Floyd Wormley. “This partnership will enable our faculty and students to work together to tackle important challenges while benefiting from new funding and leadership opportunities.”
TCU participates in the University Endowment Consortium’s efforts to foster new research and implementation partnerships with federal, state, and local governments and to identify cost-effective research management practices to support those partnerships. scale up and mobilize new funding sources for research-driven research. Promote public innovation and accelerate the contribution of university research investments to regional economic development.
“Texas Christian University will be a great resource for the University and the University Endowment Consortium because of its strong track record in building impactful research and implementation partnerships with public sector and community-based organizations.” SSRC Chair Anna Harvey explained.
TCU’s Behavioral Research Institute and Karen Purvis Child Development Research Institute are prime examples of how research at TCU translates into practices that improve the well-being of our communities.
“At TCU, we are committed to driving innovation to address today’s most pressing challenges,” said Tom Weavering, chief university strategy and innovation officer. “Our membership in the SSRC recognizes our dedication to advancing advanced research in the social and behavioral sciences, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and contributing to solutions that positively impact our communities. It confirms this attitude.”
