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The University of Chicago Department of Sociology is among the great sociology departments of the world. Founded in 1892 as the first sociology department in the United States, Chicago has a proud tradition of creative and foundational work.

Accolades

Linda Waite

NORC’s Longitudinal Aging Project Receives Five-Year, $46.7 Million Grant from NIH

The National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project (NSHAP), led by Professor Linda Waite and based at NORC, was awarded a five-year, $46.7 million grant from The National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Learn more about the grant here.

James Evans

Professor James Evans receives $20M NSF grant

Project will build AI models that predict scientific discoveries and technological advancements, with outcomes strategically direct funding for investment by agencies and organizations

Learn more about the NSF Award.

Zahra Khoshk Jan

Visiting Assistant Professor Zahra Khoshk Jan Named the 2024 IIE Scholar Rescue Fund Beau Biden Scholar

The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is honored to announce Dr. Zahra Khoshk Jan of Iran as the 2024 IIE-SRF Beau Biden Scholar. 

Learn more about 2024 IIE Scholar Rescue Fund...