Michigan’s Population Studies Center
PSC was established in 1961 and has a rich history as an interdisciplinary community of scholars in population research and training. PSC is one of five centers within the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research (ISR).
PSC receives core funding from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (P2CHD041028). The Population Dynamics and Health Program (PDHP) , which supports research in population health, is part of PSC.
News & Announcements
Sarah Burgard Elected VP of PAA; President of APC
ANN ARBOR – Population Studies Center (PSC) Director Sarah Burgard has been elected Vice President of the Population Association of America (PAA) with a term that will begin Jan. 1, 2025. One of the world’s largest professional demographic associations, PAA is known for its flagship journal, Demography, and for its annual meeting, the premier conference…
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Why study the social sciences? To improve the lives of children
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Disparity dynamics: Geographic impact of social transfer programs on income inequality
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PSC Small Grants
Private gifts are a true investment in the research and training conducted at the Population Studies Center. They are used to support graduate students, young faculty, and international scholars, and to seed small research projects.
Currently six funds have been established at PSC. Learn more about these funds— those they honor, and the work they support– or browse all PSC Small Grants awarded.