Social Science Research Council
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that supports innovative social science research and related fields. Operating in the non-profit sector, it seeks to connect practitioners, policymakers, and researchers across the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences to deepen inquiry and mobilize knowledge on public issues. Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, at 15th Floor, 300 Cadman Plaza West, the organization lists a staff of between 51 and 200 employees. It builds interdisciplinary and international networks to link research with practice and policy, strengthen learning capacities, and expand public access to information. Recent 2026 announcements note leadership changes, including the appointment of Daniel Goroff as president and the addition of five new board members, alongside the retirement of former president Kenneth Prewitt.