Institute For Social Research
Academic ISRAlso known as: ISR, ISR
Institute For Social Research is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 426 THOMPSON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Medical campus. The building has 6 floors. The building code is ISR, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features ramp access. It houses Top Of The I, Assistant Directors Office, Center For Political Studies, Directors Office and 5 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Institute For Social Research is approximately 6 minutes walking west.
Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 6 classrooms.
Official website: Institute For Social Research
Building Details
| Category | Academic |
|---|---|
| Address | 426 THOMPSON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 |
| Floors | 6 |
| Coordinates | 42.27680481481481, -83.74384460370369 |
| Building Code | ISR |
| Website | isr.umich.edu |
| Campus | Central Campus |
History
- Year Built: 1965 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
- Architect: Unknown
- Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Named for: Named for the institute founded 1949 by Rensis Likert (1903–1981), social psychologist and creator of the Likert scale
- Notable: World's largest academic social science survey and research organization (founded 1949)
- Primary use: Social science research
Accessibility
- Ramp Access: East side main entrance facing Thompson St.
Departments & Services
- Top Of The I
- Assistant Directors Office
- Center For Political Studies
- Directors Office
- Population Studies Center
- Research Center For Group Dynamics
- Survey Research Center
- Institute For Social Research 2
- Institute For Social Research 3
Classrooms
Institute For Social Research has 1 classroom used for scheduled classes.
- Room 6050: Conference, 50 seats.
Nearby Buildings
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- Lipsey Student Publications Building 431 ft (131 m)
- Parking Customer Service 444 ft (135 m)
- News and Information Svcs Bldg 485 ft (148 m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Institute For Social Research located?
- Institute For Social Research is located at 426 THOMPSON ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27680481481481, -83.74384460370369.
- Is Institute For Social Research wheelchair accessible?
- Yes. Ramp access: East side main entrance facing Thompson St..
- What departments or services are in Institute For Social Research?
- Institute For Social Research houses Top Of The I, Assistant Directors Office, Center For Political Studies, Directors Office, Population Studies Center, Research Center For Group Dynamics, Survey Research Center, Institute For Social Research 2, Institute For Social Research 3.
- How many floors does Institute For Social Research have?
- Institute For Social Research has 6 floors.
- How do I find Institute For Social Research on the University of Michigan campus?
- Institute For Social Research is located on Medical Campus at 426 THOMPSON ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 6 minutes walking west.
Sources
- University of Michigan Facilities and Operations
- OpenStreetMap Contributors
- Bentley Historical Library
- MGuide Campus Map — student-built, independently maintained
Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/institute-for-social-research