The Social Science Research Commons supports working groups and collaborative research teams with a range of services. Our support includes light project management and administrative support, including but not limited to:

• Meeting hosting and scheduling, including virtual meetings
• Hosting larger events, such as conferences, symposia, and/or networking events related to the team's research
• Providing a neutral third-party team member to help teams set objectives
• Organizing working group materials via IU Box or similar services
• Support for groups working toward internal funding opportunities
• Identifying and recruiting collaborators from across campus
• Providing feedback on document drafts, including white papers, research papers, funding proposals, and more
• Connecting working groups with data collection and analysis resources or support as needed, such as through the Indiana Statistical Consulting Center and the Center for Survey Research
• Maintaining small research group or event websites