History & Mission

The CUNY Institute for Demographic Research (CIDR) was established by the City University of New York in 2007 as part of a significant commitment to launch New York’s first demographic research and training program... Read more

Faculty & Staff

CIDR is comprised of affiliates from many of the 23 CUNY campuses. Building on the presence of more than 30 demographers CUNY-wide, the City University of New York hired nine new faculty members in the field during the past few years. Read more

Demographic Research

With CUNY’s demography cluster initiative, the University has created the Institute, a home where scholars can gather to exchange ideas and receive the support necessary to accomplish the research agendas they establish. This engagement takes many forms, including cross-campus collaborations of faculty and students, development and support for new research and training initiatives, and a vibrant seminar series sponsored by the Institute. »

Certificate Program in Demography

The Certificate Program in Demography is the first demographic training program in the New York metropolitan area. The CUNY Institute for Demographic Research serves as a focal point for this program. Read more
A Guide for Prospective Students
Certificate Program Brochure pdf
Meet Our Fellows

CIDR Today

Demography Courses offered Fall 2013 at the Graduate Center Introduction to Demography - DCP 70100

Professor Jennifer B. Dowd

Advanced Methods of Demographic Analysis - DCP 80100
Professor Shiro Horiuchi

Graduate students may login here to Register

Demography Seminar Series

02/15/13: Leah VanWey, Brown University, "Climate Variability and Out-Migration from Rural Mexico"

04/19/13: Ryan Masters, Columbia University, "Economic Conditions during Early Life and Later-life Mortality Risk in the United States"

05/17/13: Adam Storeygard, Tufts University, TBA

Date: Fridays
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Location: Room 5383 of the CUNY Graduate Center 365 Fifth Avenue