Social
Research
Institute
Supporting Communities
Through Data-Driven
Research
Currently, SRI is funded by over $26 million in external funding from competitive grants and contracts at the local, state, and federal level, and partners or collaborates with over 40 universities and agencies across 15 states.
The Social Research Institute (SRI) is a multidisciplinary applied research, evaluation, training, and implementation institute within the University of Utah College of Social Work. SRI partners with public agencies, community-based organizations, universities, and human service systems to strengthen programs, improve practice, and support more effective services for children, adults, families, and communities.
Across its portfolio of grants and contracts, SRI brings together expertise in program and outcome evaluation, implementation support, data analysis, statistics, data science, clinical and social service practice, curriculum development, workforce training, dashboard development, and virtual simulation. This breadth allows SRI to tailor its work to the needs of each partner, from evaluating program effectiveness and analyzing data to developing training, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and translating findings into practical tools for decision-making.
Much of SRI’s work functions as a collaborative consultancy with long-standing state, local, and national partners. SRI emphasizes actionable findings, usable products, and continuous improvement strategies that help agencies understand what is working, identify where improvements are needed, and use evidence to strengthen policies, services, and outcomes for the communities they serve.
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The Social Research Institute (SRI) provides research, training, and implementation facilitation that assists agencies and programs to provide effective social services to children and adults. The majority of SRI services fall within the following categories: Data Collection & Analysis, Program Evaluation, Outcome Evaluation, and Consultation/Technical Assistance, including Strategic Planning. Much of our work involves helping administrative bodies make informed decisions regarding the best policies and practices of their organization.
The specific services that SRI provides are tailored to each agency and their needs, including scope, costs, and timelines. If you’d like to find out more about how SRI may help you and your organization meet your needs, please fill out the form linked below and/or email us at cswsri@utah.edu.