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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

The next Lunch Seminar: Polygenic Indices and Life Course Research

28/10/2025

This research with Michael Grätz from UNIL introduces polygenic indices (PGIs) and shows how they can be used to study how genetic differences relate to life course outcomes, with examples from the EQUALOPP project.

Turnout bias revisited: Vote overreporting across current, past, and frequency recall questions

30/10/2025

We welcome Andreas C. Goldberg (Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NTNU) from 12:15 to 13:30 in Géopolis 5621, University of Lausanne.

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

13/11/2025

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.

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Advanced Skills in Research Data Management and Open Science Register for this hands-on course to gain advanced skills in research data management and open science. Read more	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
Publication of the Final Data Release of ISSP 2022 Family and Changing Gender Roles V Final 2022 Family and Changing Gender Roles V data released, and call for abstracts for the 4th ISSP User Conference (Nov 24, 2025). Submission deadline: October 20, 2025. 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