The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) facilitates and supports interdisciplinary, applied research that addresses critical social, behavioral, economic, and environmental problems primarily in Hawai'i and the Asia Pacific region. This is done through collaboration with faculty throughout the University of Hawai'i and with other educational and research institutions, regional and international organizations, the private sector, and federal, state, and county agencies. Also, as the sponsored research division of the College of Social Sciences, SSRI provides administrative support for pre-award and post-award activities related to extramural research and training grants and contracts in the College. [http://www.ssri.hawaii.edu/]