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Keep your data secure! 🔒 Our #ResearchResources walk through data security guidance with particular considerations for #RCTs.
www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/data-security-p...
What role can cash transfers play in people’s lives?
The Chelsea Eats study examined how giving people monthly cash transfers of up to US$400 impacted their health, spending, & other outcomes.
🎥Check out a new video to learn about the program & findings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aN0Vw9skoo
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Looking for measurement & survey design resources? These regularly updated, crowd-sourced #ResearchResources compile measurement tools, difficulties, & solutions on topics from health to energy & environment:www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/repository-meas...
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Data-sharing policies are increasingly becoming the norm for many academic journals, government institutions, and funders. For a detailed checklist on publishing research data from randomized evaluations, review these #ResearchResources. www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/data-publicatio...
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🤔How can parents have more engaging conversations with their kids?
A new study from @arielkalil.bsky.social and Linxi Lu evaluated in a lab setting the Chat2Learn program that provides open-ended conversation prompts with illustrations for parents.
Learn more: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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Are you working on a grant proposal? ✍ For guidance on pre-proposal planning, research proposals, and budget proposals, check out these thorough #ResearchResources. www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/grant-proposals
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Are you conducting randomized evaluations or teaching the technique to others? Check out our #ResearchResources 📖 for guidance and materials on the whole #RCT lifecycle 👇 https://j-p.al/research-resources
We’re celebrating #CommunityCollegeMonth! 🎓 Research by J-PAL affiliated researchers found that combining case management with emergency financial aid led to higher graduation rates among community college students. Learn more: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/i...
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For help managing a survey team in the field, check out these #ResearchResources. They discuss logistics like field team communication, payment processes, survey team safety, and considerations for remote surveys. 📲 www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/field-team-mana...
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In a new blog post & video, J-PAL affiliated researcher Jeffrey Liebman & former City Manager of Chelsea, MA, Tom Ambrosino share the motivation, design, and results of the Chelsea Eats program.
📃Read the blog: https://j-p.al/eb9568
🎥Watch the video: https://j-p.al/ea6
Our policy insight, which draws lessons from 19 randomized evaluations, highlights the interventions that successfully (and unsuccessfully) reduced barriers for jobseekers 📇. www.povertyactionlab.org/policy-insight/reducing-...
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Randomized evaluations require collaboration and communication between many stakeholders. For guidance on when and how to communicate about research results, take a look at our #ResearchResources. www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/communicating-p...
As we seek to expand the base of evidence on strategies to reduce homelessness, we partner with direct service providers who are committed to rigorous evaluation. Learn more about our #RCT partners: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/initiative-projects/11
Racial and gender discrimination can be a barrier to upward mobility. Evidence-based policies can help address these disparities. Learn more on the J-PAL blog: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/11-6-20/promoting-u...
This #NationalPublicHealthWeek, we are highlighting research from J-PAL North America Co-Scientific Director Amy Finkelstein and coauthors on what communication methods are most effective in increasing #Medicaid take-up 🩺
Learn about the results: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/n...
Does gift matching ⬆️ charitable donations 🎁? A randomized evaluation found that matching gifts effectively ⬆️ donations, but larger match ratios didn’t result in more donations than smaller ratios. www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/effect-matchi...
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📣 Applications are OPEN for J-PAL North America's Research Staff Training (RST)!
🎓 3-day in-person training for RAs
📊 Learn power calcs, measurement & more
🤝 Connect with peers from around the world
📅 Apply by 6/12
📍Attend RST in Beverly, MA from Aug 4-6
🔗 www.povertyactionlab.org/event/j-pal-...
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⏰ Applications for the J-PAL North America ARTEMIS program close on April 8, 2026!
If you are an early-career researchers with strong quantitative skills, a passion for poverty alleviation, and an interest in #RCT research, this is for you.
Apply now 🔗 https://j-p.al/ARTEMIS
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Are you beginning a research partnership with an implementing organization? 🤝 Our #ResearchResources outline steps to formalize your partnership, including working agreements, communications strategy, and data sharing agreements. www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/for...
Evidence helps us understand what works to increase enrollment in #Medicaid.
A study by J-PAL affiliated researcher Katherine Baicker & coauthors found that "nudges" such as phone calls and letters can be effective in increasing Medicaid enrollment: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/n...
Each year during the US #tax filing season, some citizens do not file—potentially costing them benefits. Results from two evaluations showed that one-time reminders ⬆️ filing rates for a single tax year, while follow-up reminders continued to ⬆️ filing. www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/s...
Randomized evaluations may involve lengthy coding projects and multiple research staff. Our #ResearchResources detail steps to establish clear internal guidelines on how to code. www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/coding-resource...
🚨 LAST CHANCE to apply to @JPAL_NA's #ClimateActionLearningLab!
Calling all climate leaders from local governments, nonprofits, and industries interested in identifying and scaling effective climate mitigation and adaptation strategies across the US.
www.povertyactionlab.org/page/j-pal-n...
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Want to learn more about #RCTs? Check out our #ResearchResources on the elements of randomized evaluation for an intro to theory of change, measurement, study design, data analysis & more! www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/elements-random...
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🧐 How do you design your #RCT to ensure the validity of your results? Check out our #ResearchResources 📖 on research design for guidance on measurement, randomization, & more! https://povertyactionlab.org/research-resources
Policymakers, funders, implementing agencies, & other stakeholders all make decisions about which programs to support. How can they know which programs work? This video explains how randomized evaluations rigorously measure a program’s impact: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxqw2Pgm7s8
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📣Don’t miss the Evidence Matters webinar happening next week on 3/31 at 3pm ET!
The discussion will feature LEO, J-PAL North America, and Carrie Cihak on the value of research partnerships between local government and academic institutions.
🔗Register today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
This J-PAL policy insight synthesizes findings from eleven #RCTs demonstrating that informational “nudges” increase health insurance enrollment 🏥 www.povertyactionlab.org/policy-insight/effect-nu...
Attention #PhD students, postdocs, and pre-tenure faculty! 🎓 Looking for hands-on guidance to launch your first #RCT? ARTEMIS is tailored for early-career researchers affiliated with US institutions.
Turn your research question into a high-impact proposal. 🚀
🔗 https://j-p.al/ARTEMIS
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Examining program cost-effectiveness can help illustrate which programs are likely to offer the greatest value for 💲 in a particular situation. Explore cost-effectiveness analysis in these #ResearchResources. www.povertyactionlab.org/resource/conducting-cost...