ISER-N is a premier research and development institute. ISER-N’s work focuses on evidence-based decision-making processes that build on high quality scientific research carried out by employing state-of-the-art, cutting-edge research methods for promoting informed policy decisions, identifying effective sustainable development initiatives, and strengthening democratic values. The institute adopts a three-pronged working approach that interlinks research, capacity building, and policy and program interventions as part of its effort to turn knowledge into practice.
Latest News and Announcement
January 1, 2019
Celebrating Three Decades of Excellence Staff Appreciation for the 30th Anniversary Chitwan Valley Family Study November 12-13, 2025 | Sauraha,...
November 30, 2025
30th Anniversary of the Chitwan Valley Family Study A Symposium on Connecting Research and Policy: Key Lessons from the Chitwan Valley Family Study...
November 28, 2025
30th Anniversary of the Chitwan Valley Family Study A Symposium on Connecting Research and Policy: Key Lessons from the Chitwan Valley Family Study...
Latest Research
Data
ISER-N in collaboration with universities and research organizations in Nepal and abroad has collected a large number of longitudinal panel and cross-sectional data on various topics. ISER-N has collected a wide range of data on population health (psychological and physical health), environment, population dynamics, family change, migration, education and social change. Moreover, most of the data are available for students, teachers, professors, and scholars in Nepal and throughout the world. The measurements themselves included survey data, ethnographic data, anthropometric, biomarkers, botanical counts, land use measures, and geographic information system data collection. The data are available in ISER-N office at Fulbari, Chitwan while one can also electronically access them from Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) at the University for Michigan and UK Data Bank through the following link listed below.
Publications
Policy & Interventions
Work With Us
ISER-N is a premier research and In decades, ISER-N has successfully maintained partnerships with various universities, research organizations, and researchers, both in Nepal and abroad. ISER-N is also connected to the respondents who share their thoughts and experiences in response to the questionnaire. It has collected a wide range of data on population health (psychological and physical health), environment, population dynamics, family change, migration, education, and social change for decades. ISER-N has always been open to various levels of collaboration and has been able to maintain a data repository helpful for many researchers. One may get involved in ISER-N in many ways. We also provide valuable training and support to researchers and scholars willing to conduct research in Chitwan Valley or Nepal.
