ICPSR Official Representatives
Each member institution must designate an Official Representative (OR) to serve as the primary contact for communication between the member institution and ICPSR. Many institutions also appoint a Designated Representative (DR) to share in liaison responsibilities. ORs and DRs assist data users in the institution, promote ICPSR resources and services, and help secure funding for ICPSR membership. ORs elect members to the ICPSR governing council and participate in biennial meetings.
For more information see Selecting an Official Representative. OR responsibilities are described in the OR Handbook.
How to Join ICPSR
Joining ICPSR is straightforward and easy to do. If your institution would like to become a member, simply submit a membership application form signed by an authorized representative of your institution. Membership obligations include:
- Agreement to use data responsibly
- Payment of annual dues
- Designation of an Official Representative to be the primary contact for communication between your member institution and ICPSR
Application Forms
Download and print one of the following application forms. Return the completed form to ICPSR Membership Director, Linda Detterman.
- for U.S. academic institutions (PDF 856K)
- for nonprofit, government, commercial, and academic institutions outside the United States (PDF 336K)
Annual Dues
Dues for U.S. academic institutions are based on the institution's classification in
the Carnegie Classification of Institutions
of Higher Education
.
Annual dues for these institutions are as follows through 2012:
| Carnegie Category | Dues |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Research Extensive | $15,000 |
| Doctoral Research Intensive | $9,000 |
| Master's Comprehensive I and II | $6,500 |
| BA Universities | $2,000 |
| Specialized Institutions | $2,000 |
| Associate/Community Colleges | $1,600 |
Dues for nonprofit, government, commercial and academic institutions outside the United
States are based upon the institution's size and use of data resources. There are four levels of
Associate membership. Annual dues for these institutions are as follows through 2012:
| Category | Dues |
|---|---|
| Associate I | $15,000 |
| Associate II | $10,000 |
| Associate III | $5,000 |
| Associate IV | $2,000 |
