About GML
The German Microdata Lab represents the interests of social research in relation to official statistics as a service facility. As a Research Data Centre of the German Data Forum (RatSWD), its tasks include providing a service and research infrastructure as well as improving access to official microdata.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via the listed email addresses.
Do you have questions about our services for guest researchers?
Do you have questions about the service for official European microdata?
Research
Since 1987, GESIS has been conducting research on official microdata. The research objects can be roughly divided into the processing of content-related and methodological questions.
Publications
Our publications on official microdata show you the variety of research topics and assistance in dealing with the data.
Exchange and knowledge transfer
We pass on our knowledge and connect researchers through mailing lists, user conferences and training material and our service for visiting scientists.
MISSY
The microdata information system MISSY provides user-friendly and quickly accessible documentation on the microdata of German and European statistics.
Useful Links
We have compiled a list of the most important national and international institutions for you.