Sociology Information Service
On the SocioHub platform, provided by the Specialized Information Service (FID) for Sociology, researchers can showcase their work, coordinate projects, and engage with the community. With over 3,700 members and more than 100 public groups, SocioHub is one of the most important digital infrastructures for sociology in the German-speaking world.
The Specialized Information Service for Sociology is jointly managed by the USB Cologne, GESIS—Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences, and the Qualiservice Research Data Center, and is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
The Key Features of SocioHub
Collaborative Groups
Work together on research topics, share materials, organize projects, and start discussions.
Pre-registration of research projects
Document studies in a structured manner, publish them transparently, and ensure scientific quality.
Research Data Management (RDM)
Subject-specific information and advice on archiving, documenting, and reusing sociological research data.
Open-Access Journal Hosting
Support for establishing or migrating open-access journals—including technical infrastructure.
Sociology Research Portal
Access to scholarly literature, research data, open-access articles, and available full-text resources—all in one central location.
Academic Profiles & ORCID Integration
Publication lists, ORCID linking, and tools for presenting your own scholarly work.
Funding for Open Access Journals
The FID Sociology is continuing the successful “Open Access Bundle for the Social Sciences,” funded through the KOALA project, for the period 2026–2028. Thanks to the support of 80 academic institutions from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, the long-term funding of key sociology open-access journals—which make a significant contribution to free scholarly communication in the social sciences—is ensured.
- GENDER – Journal of Gender, Culture, and Society
- sub\urban. Journal for Critical Urban Studies
- Open Gender Journal
- Forum for Qualitative Social Research
Project Coordination
Maike Lang
Forschungs- und Publikationsunterstützung
IT Development
Rawa Anwer
Forschungs- und Publikationsunterstützung