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Howard W. Odum Institute for Research in Social Science

Overview of Services


Our Mission
Founded in 1924, the Odum Institute enables groundbreaking research at UNC Chapel Hill by supporting all phases of the research lifecycle from design, planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Serving faculty, staff, students, and other partners conducting research in all disciplines, the Institute provides education, training, and consultancy that helps maximize the influence and translational impact of their work around the world.

Our Vison
Odum will continue to be the leading social science research support organization, providing world-class education, training services, and resources.

Services
Advanced Research, Consulting, & Teaching
Survey Programming
Research Assistant Support

Leadership

Jessica Grant
Director

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location
Monday - Friday 123 W. Franklin Street
8am - 5pm Carolina Square Building C, Suite 330A 
  Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Links and Resources

https://odum.unc.edu

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Odum Institute

 
919-962-3131
 
oduminstitute@unc.edu
 
123 W. Franklin Street, Carolina Square Building C, Suite 330A Chapel Hill, NC 27516
 

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