Research on Individuals, Politics & Society (RIPS) is the experimental research program in the Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University.

Our goal is to advance empirical research in political behavior while also enriching the learning environment for the faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students.

• Learn more about how RIPS works — check out our methodology.
• If you would like to apply to help conduct the research, apply to be a research assistant.
• Utilize RIPS for your own research project — inquire about the proposal process.