Panel Study of American Religion and Ethnicity
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The PS-ARE seeks to understand the impact of religion in everyday life, and ultimately the connections between religious change and other forms of change among diverse individuals and families over the course of their lives.
PS-ARE News & Updates
2010 PS-ARE Student Paper Contest Winners
The Institute for Urban Research at Rice University is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 PS-ARE Undergraduate and Graduate Student Paper Competitions. READ MORE.
PS-ARE Resides in New Institute
The Panel Study of American Religion and Ethnicity (PS-ARE) is housed under the newly formed Institute for Urban Research (IUR) at Rice University. IUR conducts scientific research, sponsors educational programs, and engages in public outreach that advances the understanding of pressing urban issues. READ MORE.
Restricted Data Now Available
Access to restricted-use files is now offered to approved researchers under a set of highly controlled conditions to protect the privacy of study participants. To view the list of Restricted Data Variables and specific requirements, READ MORE.
Gratitude to Our Sponsors
This first wave of the PS-ARE was funded by a major grant from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. The research team would like to express their gratitude to the Lilly Endowment for its support of this project. Rice University and the University of Notre Dame provided additional funding. Only through their support are we able to further the study of American society.


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