Trusted Independent Data About the Impact of Research
IRIS is a consortium of research universities using big administrative data to understand, explain, and improve higher education and research.
Data-Driven Insights
IRIS collects record-level administrative data from its members to produce a de-identified dataset for research and reporting.
Why IRIS?
Science funders are interested in the creation, transmission, and adoption of ideas and discoveries. Research investments enable investigators to hire the people and procure the goods and services necessary to conduct scientific work.
Administrative Data
IRIS collects record-level administrative data from its members to produce a de-identified dataset for research and reporting.
Network Effects
As people move from individual campuses to jobs in many sectors, they carry ideas and skills learned through research with them.
Our Services
IRIS provides a range of services to help universities and researchers understand the impact of research funding.
Data Repository
IRB-approved, secure data repository for administrative research data.
Data Integration
Integration with Census and other federal data for enhanced analysis.
Analysis Tools
Advanced tools and methodologies for research impact analysis.
Reports
Customized reports for institutions to demonstrate research impact.
Accessing IRIS Data
IRIS makes the data it produces as broadly and easily available for research purposes within responsible concerns for privacy and confidentiality.
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Virtual Data Enclave - Access de-identified secondary data through a secure virtual environment.
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Census Data Linkage - Access IRIS-Census linked data through the Federal Statistical Research Data Center system.
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Annual Data Releases - Regular improvements to both data and documentation with each release.
Research Examples Using IRIS Data
Career Outcomes of Graduate Students
Analysis of career trajectories and outcomes for research-trained individuals across sectors.
Data AnalysisResearch Team Structures
Analysis of optimal team structures and collaboration networks in scientific research.
Network AnalysisEconomic Impact of University Research
Measuring the economic effects of academic research on regional economies.
Economic AnalysisJoin the IRIS Community
Become part of a growing network of research universities committed to understanding and improving the public value of research.