Posted October 2, 2026 by Ashley Washburn
The Bureau of Sociological Research has started planning data collection for the 2027 Winter Nebraska Annual Social Indicators Survey. Researchers are encouraged to utilize this cost-effective method of collecting pilot data for grant submissions. Nov. 1 is the deadline to indicate interest in participating in the 2027 Winter NASIS.
The early call is an opportunity for researchers to develop questions, fine-tune them with BOSR experts and ensure a spot on the 2027 Winter NASIS.
NASIS is a probability-based mail and web survey with responses from around 1,000 Nebraska adults. It has been conducted annually since 1977 and is recognized by researchers, state agencies and legislators as a scientific way to measure public opinion and behaviors regarding various issues that face Nebraskans. BOSR works with interested researchers to develop NASIS survey items that will suit researchers’ needs and interests. It is a cost-effective way to obtain valuable survey data, as the expense for obtaining basic background contextual and demographic information (such as age, sex, family and employment information) is shared by all participating researchers.
Because so many researchers express interest in the Summer NASIS each year, BOSR has added a second administration. In addition to receiving basic demographics in the NASIS core items, researchers also can add survey questions that reflect their own research objectives. The cost is $8,000 per page and is prorated if less than a page is used.
BOSR shares the data with only the client until one year later, when it becomes publicly available. As such, researchers have one year to conduct their analyses before anyone else may access the data.
Data collection is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with client data delivered in May. In order to stay on this timeline, BOSR would like to initiate discussions with prospective clients as soon as possible and no later than Nov. 1.
Those interested in purchasing survey questions or have questions about potential involvement may contact Amanda Ganshert, assistant director for research and methods. She is available to review investigators’ research needs and identify how NASIS can address them.
