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GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences

GESIS is an institution devoted to research and service, which, by providing information, consultation, and data, supports and facilitates scientific work at every stage of the research process.

Based upon extensive research programs GESIS provides services in data (archiving, provision, processing, research, social monitoring), methodology (consultation, developing complex methods), and specialized information (databases containing information on social science literature and research activities).

GESIS develops tools and standards for all its service areas and offers continuing education schemes and events on methodology which exceed courses available in the context of university education.

Since November 2008 GESIS has assumed the name addition "Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences"  to emphasize its membership to the Leibniz Association.  

GESIS is a member of the Leibniz-Gemeinschaft.

 © GESIS Kerstin Hollerbach 01.09.2008