FORS is the Swiss centre of expertise in the social sciences.

We produce survey data for national and international surveys.

We provide tools for the information infrastructure in Switzerland and abroad.

We offer consulting services for social science researchers.

We do thematic and methodological research in empirical social sciences.

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Events

Data Live: Your monthly Q&A on data management and data sharing

10/07/2025

Do you have questions about managing and sharing your social science research data? We’ve got answers. Every second Thursday of the month from 13:00 to 14:00 online.

Register for the 29th Summer School in Social Sciences Methods in Lugano

07/08/2025 - 22/08/2025

With a wide selection of courses covering diverse methodologies, participants can refresh, deepen, and expand their analytical toolkit. Five experts from FORS will be teaching three courses at this year’s Summer School.

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FORS Expertise in Data Collection and Methodology From questionnaire design to data analysis, FORS offers comprehensive methodological support for your surveys. Contact us to discuss your needs and request an offer. Read more	Celebrating 25 Years of Longitudinal Surveys in Switzerland The SHP & TREE co-hosted a well-attended conference at UNIL on June 4–5, 2025, featuring a rich programme on key social topics such as education, health, migration & methodology. Read more
Publication of the first partial data release of ISSP 2022 Family and Changing Gender Roles V The release of ISSP 2022 Family and Changing Gender Roles V includes data from Switzerland and 21 additional ISSP member countries. Read more	New Discussion Paper on Funding and Governance of Research Infrastructures This paper by FORS Director Georg Lutz and Rita Gautschy (DaSCH) is an important reference for shaping future policy and ensuring the long-term sustainability of research infrastructures in Switzerland. Read more