Membership in ICPSR
Discover the benefits of ICPSR membership. Learn how to become a member, explore the list of member institutions, manage your membership, and find resources to promote ICPSR at your institution.
Maximize data access, training, and research impact with membership in ICPSR
Access: Enjoy free access to member-funded, curated data for research, publishing, and teaching.
Discounts: Benefit with discounted tuition for training in statistics, data analysis, and quantitative research methods.
Impact: Demonstrate your institution’s research productivity using ICPSR’s sponsor-approved repository for depositing & sharing research data.
History Drives Our Future
- ICPSR began sharing data in 1962, evolving with agency requirements, technology, and the needs of ICPSR members. We have been at the forefront of data access and preservation — from the paper punch cards and magnetic tapes of the past to today’s delivery of most data directly to members’ devices.
- Data and training are of interest to over 40 academic fields and are used by faculty, students, and researchers, from beginner to expert.
- Today, member institutions report that ICPSR membership is crucial for their institution to stay competitive and relevant in the academic landscape. Being a member enhances the institution’s reputation, attracts top faculty and students, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in scientific research and training.