The Institute for Social Research (ISR) supports the mission of Sacramento State by providing hands-on research opportunities for students to develop practical skills while working on real-world projects. ISR collaborates with other university centers and academic departments to foster interdisciplinary approaches in applied research. We encourage faculty interested in applied and community-based research to connect with ISR Directors to explore opportunities for research collaborations.

If you are a student interested in working with ISR as an employee, intern, or research fellow, please contact Mayra Adame, ISR's Student Coordinator.

Sandie Sutherland Student Research Fellowship

The Sandie Sutherland Fellowship offers Sacramento State students hands-on experience in applied social science research at the Institute for Social Research (ISR). This fellowship honors ISR's first Research Specialist, Sandie Sutherland, who played a crucial role in establishing the institute, and is funded through a generous donation from ISR founder Professor Emeritus Carole Barnes.

Applications for the 25/26 academic year have closed.

Student Opportunities

ISR periodically hires student research assistants to work on research projects and these opportunities will be posted below and on the UEI job posting page.

Campus Partnerships

ISR works in partnership with a number of Centers and Units at Sacramento State.

• Center for California Studies
• College of Continuing Education
• Community Engagement Center
• Education Insights Center (EdInsights)
• Population Research Center (PRC)