TCU Joins Social Science Research Council, Advancing Research-Led Public Innovation

The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) recently welcomed TCU to the College and University Fund for the Social Sciences, an 86-campus consortium of research-intensive colleges and universities working together to advance innovation in delivering critically important public goods and services. 

“Joining the Social Science Research Council consortium provides TCU a powerful platform to further its commitment to interdisciplinary research and community impact,” said Floyd Wormley, interim provost, vice provost for research and dean of graduate studies. “This partnership enables our faculty and students to collaborate on addressing critical challenges while benefiting from new opportunities for funding and mentorship.” 

TCU will join the College and University Fund consortium’s work to incubate new research and implement partnerships with federal, state and local governments; to identify and scale cost-effective research administration practices to support those partnerships; to mobilize new funding sources for research-led public innovation; and to accelerate the contributions of universities’ research investments to community economic development. 

“Texas Christian University will be a fantastic resource for the College and University Fund consortium because of its outstanding track record in developing impactful research and implementation partnerships with public sector and community-based organizations,” explained Anna Harvey, SSRC president.

TCU’s Institute of Behavioral Research and Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development are prime examples of how research at TCU is leading to the  implementation of practices that increase community well-being. 

“At TCU, we are committed to driving innovation that addresses today’s most pressing challenges,” said Tom Wavering, chief university strategy and innovation officer. “Our membership in SSRC underscores our dedication to driving forward-thinking research in the social and behavioral sciences, fostering collaboration across disciplines and contributing solutions that positively impact communities.”