The Pittsburgh FSRDC advances social science, business and health research by offering secure access to restricted-use federal data. Its mission is to foster innovative, multidisciplinary scholarship that informs public policy and expands scientific knowledge. To learn more about the FSRDC system please visit the Census Bureau Website.
Location & Facilities
The Pittsburgh FSRDC is located on the University of Pittsburgh campus. The facility provides a secure computing environment approved by the Census Bureau. Researchers work at dedicated workstations in an enclave with no internet or external device access, ensuring the highest standards of data confidentiality.
Projects
Work conducted in FSRDCs frequently appears in top peer-reviewed journals and policy reports. A list of approved Pittsburgh FSRDC projects is available here: [link to spreadsheet listing approved projects].
Acknowledgments
The Pittsburgh FSRDC is made possible through the financial and institutional support of the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and the U.S. Census Bureau. Additional support from foundations and federal grants is gratefully acknowledged.