Resources for Researchers
A helpful collection of tools and links to support your work as a sociologist.
Your Research Toolkit
Doing great research is easier when you have the right tools. We've put together this list of valuable websites and databases to help you at every stage of your research. Whether you're looking for articles, searching for data, or applying for funding, we hope this page makes your work a little easier.
Find Articles and Books
JSTOR: A huge digital library where you can find academic articles, books, and historical documents from hundreds of journals.
Google Scholar: A simple way to search for scholarly literature, including articles, theses, books, and court opinions, from a wide variety of sources.
SAGE Sociology Journals: A collection of top-tier, peer-reviewed journals covering all areas of sociology.
Sociological Abstracts: A database that helps you find research in sociology and related fields from thousands of publications.
Access Data for Your Research
ICPSR: A massive collection of social science data. You can download datasets from thousands of studies to use in your own research projects.
General Social Survey (GSS): Provides high-quality data about what Americans think and feel about a wide range of issues.
The World Bank Open Data: A great resource for finding and downloading data about development in countries around the world.
Find Funding for Your Project
National Science Foundation (NSF): A major source of funding for social science research in the United States.
Social Science Research Council (SSRC): An international organization that offers fellowships and grants to support innovative research.
American Sociological Association (ASA) Funding Page: A list of grants and awards for sociologists at different stages of their careers.