News of July 14, 2026
Forum4Mica is a platform where data users can ask questions about SOEP data and its generation and receive timely answers from relevant experts.
Do you have ideas on how the SOEP can be improved? Forum4MICA is now also available for your feedback, suggestions, or ideas for improvement.
The platform provides a dynamic space for exchange where users can propose ideas for future data collection – such as new variables, survey questions, or methodological enhancements—and discuss them with the SOEP community.
All suggestions are reviewed by the SOEP team and, where feasible, considered in the further development of SOEP.
Here’s how it works:
⦁ Post your idea right here under “Reply.”
⦁ Support promising suggestions with a reaction—every vote counts!
⦁ All contributions will be moderated and reviewed for feasibility by the SOEP team.
Please briefly describe:
1. What are you proposing (e.g., variable, module, methodological change)?
2. How does your idea make use of the SOEP’s panel structure?
3. What value it would add to your research or to the wider research community.?
4. Which disciplines, research areas, or communities would particularly benefit.
We look forward to your contributions and to exchanging ideas with you!