The Center for Excellence in Survey Research (CESR) builds on NORC's reputation as a leader in methodological innovation in survey research. Its mission is to conduct timely, cutting-edge statistical and methodological research on problems of design, execution, and analysis of surveys and related information collection activities.
Center work is conducted through externally-funded grants and contracts, and through the use of internal R&D funds.
Since its initiation in 2004, the CESR has conducted four externally funded projects: