# The Danish Center for Social Science Research

> government organization in Copenhagen, Denmark

**Wikidata**: [Q12334267](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12334267)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-danish-center-for-social-science-research

## Summary
The Danish Center for Social Science Research was a government research organization in Copenhagen, Denmark that operated from 1958 until its dissolution on June 30, 2017. Originally established as Socialforskningsinstituttet, it specialized in social welfare research under the Ministry of Interior and Health before being replaced by VIVE – The Danish Center for Social Science Research.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1958 as Socialforskningsinstituttet
- Located at Herluf Trolles Gade, Copenhagen, Denmark (coordinates: 55.679, 12.59038)
- Operated under the Ministry of Interior and Health as a governmental administrative unit
- Dissolved on June 30, 2017
- Replaced by VIVE – The Danish Center for Social Science Research
- Official names included "SFI - Det Nationale Forskningscenter for Velfærd" (2007-2017)
- Classified as a sector research institute of Denmark and research institute
- Industry classification: research
- CVR number: 23155117

## FAQs
### Q: When was The Danish Center for Social Science Research established?
A: The Danish Center for Social Science Research was established in 1958, initially under the name Socialforskningsinstituttet.

### Q: What was the primary focus of The Danish Center for Social Science Research?
A: The organization specialized in social welfare research as a government entity operating under Denmark's Ministry of Interior and Health.

### Q: When did The Danish Center for Social Science Research cease operations?
A: The organization was officially dissolved on June 30, 2017, and succeeded by VIVE – The Danish Center for Social Science Research.

### Q: What government department oversaw The Danish Center for Social Science Research?
A: The organization operated under the Ministry of Interior and Health as a governmental administrative unit in Denmark.

## Why It Matters
The Danish Center for Social Science Research played a crucial role in advancing social welfare research in Denmark for nearly six decades. As a government research institute, it provided evidence-based research that informed Danish social policy and welfare programs. The transition to VIVE – The Danish Center for Social Science Research in 2017 marked a continuation of this important mission, ensuring that social science research continued to influence Danish policy and contribute to the country's comprehensive welfare system. The organization's long history established it as a cornerstone of Danish social research, maintaining its significance in understanding and addressing social challenges in Denmark.

## Notable For
- Longest continuously operating government social research institute in Denmark (1958-2017)
- Successfully transitioned research functions to VIVE while maintaining institutional knowledge
- Operated directly under Denmark's Ministry of Interior and Health
- Maintained multiple official names reflecting evolving research priorities and organizational structures
- Provided foundational research that influenced Danish welfare policy throughout its existence

## Body
### Basic Information
The Danish Center for Social Science Research was initially established in 1958 as Socialforskningsinstituttet. It functioned as a government research organization in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in social welfare research.

### Organizational Structure
- Parent organization: Ministry of Interior and Health
- Legal form: Governmental administrative unit in Denmark
- Industry: Research
- Instance of: Sector research institute of Denmark, research institute

### Location Details
- Headquarters: Herluf Trolles Gade, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Geographic coordinates: Latitude 55.679, Longitude 12.59038
- Location reference: Virk.dk entity ID 23155117

### Naming Evolution
- 1958-2007: Socialforskningsinstituttet
- 2007-2017: SFI - Det Nationale Forskningscenter for Velfærd
- Post-2017: Replaced by VIVE – The Danish Center for Social Science Research

### Identifiers and References
- ISNI: 0000000123263143
- Lex ID: SFI_-_Det_Nationale_Forskningscenter_for_Velfærd
- ROR ID: 004anj868
- VIAF ID: 169399882
- IDREF ID: 028017323
- GRID ID: grid.426433.4, grid.492317.a
- P-number: 1003398235
- CVR number: 23155117
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n80126160
- Yale Lux ID: group/0556b0e2-ab76-4e48-93a6-0e76c552685f
- OpenCorporates ID: dk/23155117
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007438152005171

### Official Documentation
- Legal foundation: Q115933267 with reference to Danish legislation
- Dissolution documented in Danish legislation effective June 30, 2017
- Corporate registry information maintained through Virk.dk (entity ID 23155117)

### Dissolution and Succession
The organization was officially dissolved on June 30, 2017, as documented in Danish legislation. All research functions and responsibilities were transferred to VIVE – The Danish Center for Social Science Research, which continues the social welfare research mission in Denmark.

## References

1. GRID Release 2018-02-08
2. [Source](https://datacvr.virk.dk/data/visenhed?enhedstype=virksomhed&id=23155117)
3. GRID Release 2017-01-10
4. Virtual International Authority File
5. [Source](https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2017/948#P1)
6. Den Store Danske Encyklopædi
7. [Source](https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2017/709)
8. GRID Release 2016-05-31
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File