The Summer Institute on Longitudinal Data Analysis will be held July 12–17, 2026, at Purdue University. This intensive week-long program offers in-depth training on publicly available longitudinal data sources and advanced longitudinal data analysis techniques. Applicants should have a strong background in quantitative methods but a need for additional training in longitudinal data analysis. Applications are invited from graduate students, postdocs, faculty, industry researchers, nonprofit and public sector workers, and more. Scholarships are available that cover the full cost of tuition, travel to Purdue, housing, and food costs. The application deadline is March 15, 2026. Read more about the summer program here.
The 2026 Summer Research Laboratory (SRL)—operated by the Russian, East European, and Eurasian Center and the Slavic Reference Service at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign—is accepting applications. The SRL is an in-person program that offers comprehensive research support, access to library resources, and competitive research awards to graduate and post-graduate scholars developing projects on all aspects of Russian, East European, and Eurasian studies. It is funded by the U.S. Department of State through its Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (Title VIII). The laboratory will take place on campus from June 8–July 31, 2026, and is open to advanced graduate students, independent scholars, and academic professionals in government and non-governmental organizations. The application deadline is March 16, 2026. Read more about this opportunity here.
The 2026 ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods is now open for registration and features more than 90 classes ranging from introductory statistics and data analysis to advanced training in cutting-edge and specialized methodological techniques. Running May-August 2026, classes are open to students, faculty, and researchers of all skill levels and backgrounds and are offered both in person and online. To view our schedule and register, click here. Registration is ongoing.