Links to Other Resources
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)
ICPSR houses data and documentation for MIDUS. It is an organization of member institutions working together to:
- Acquire and preserve social science data
- Provide open and equitable access to these data
- Promote effective data use
ICPSR encourages and facilitates research and instruction in the social sciences and related areas by acquiring, developing, archiving, and disseminating data and documentation relevant to a wide spectrum of disciplines, and by conducting related instructional programs.
The Institute on Aging at the University of Wisconsin-Madison administers the MIDUS grant. IOA's mission is to promote, through excellence in multidisciplinary research, education, and practice, the health and well-being of the rapidly-expanding aging population.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
NIA sponsors research on aging through extramural and intramural programs. The extramural program funds research and training at universities, hospitals, medical centers, and other public and private organizations nationwide. Funding for MIDUS has been provided by NIA.