J-PAL North America
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J-PAL North America, based at MIT, seeks to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. https://j-p.al/NAnewsletter
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Stay informed on the latest research, events, and opportunities! 📬 Subscribe to J-PAL North America's newsletter today and never miss an update. 👉https://j-p.al/NAnewsletter
What’s it like to attend our annual Research Staff Training? Participant experiences included:
💻Learning best practices on coding, data, & power
🌎Connecting with research staff from all over the world
📈Building skills to become an excellent RA!
Learn more: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/11-14-2...
💻Learning best practices on coding, data, & power
🌎Connecting with research staff from all over the world
📈Building skills to become an excellent RA!
Learn more: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/11-14-2...
Supporting early career research staff through North America’s Research Staff Training
J-PAL North America hosted an in-person Research Staff Training (RST) in August 2025, welcoming 29 participants to a three-day course on randomized evaluations.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
What’s it like to attend our annual Research Staff Training? Participant experiences included:
💻Learning best practices on coding, data, & power
🌎Connecting with research staff from all over the world
📈Building skills to become an excellent RA!
Learn more: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/11-14-2...
💻Learning best practices on coding, data, & power
🌎Connecting with research staff from all over the world
📈Building skills to become an excellent RA!
Learn more: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/11-14-2...
📣Join our team at J-PAL North America📣 We are #hiring an Events and Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA. Please share with your networks & apply by 11/24! https://www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/events-operations-associate-j-pal-north-america-job-105442
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
📣Join our team at J-PAL North America📣 We are #hiring an Events and Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA. Please share with your networks & apply by 11/24! https://www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/events-operations-associate-j-pal-north-america-job-105442
Thank you to everyone who attended our #2025APPAM sessions last week! It was great to connect with others dedicated to #evidence-based #policymaking.
📬Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter to learn about future J-PAL North America events & opportunities: povertyactionlab.tfaforms.net/5157749
📬Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter to learn about future J-PAL North America events & opportunities: povertyactionlab.tfaforms.net/5157749
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our #2025APPAM sessions last week! It was great to connect with others dedicated to #evidence-based #policymaking.
📬Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter to learn about future J-PAL North America events & opportunities: povertyactionlab.tfaforms.net/5157749
📬Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter to learn about future J-PAL North America events & opportunities: povertyactionlab.tfaforms.net/5157749
J-PAL North America recently launched AprendeLab in Puerto Rico to support organizations in embedding data and evaluation into their programs. We are excited to provide training, individualized technical assistance, peer learning, and a workbook to apply concepts from the trainings.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
J-PAL North America recently launched AprendeLab in Puerto Rico to support organizations in embedding data and evaluation into their programs. We are excited to provide training, individualized technical assistance, peer learning, and a workbook to apply concepts from the trainings.
Español abajo👇🏼
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Basic income 💰programs have a lot of potential, especially when coupled with social supports (“cash plus”) and when recipients have control over how funds are used. Join our partners at Miracle Messages for an important conversation tomorrow about the future of #basicincome: tinyurl.com/3ybuepw6
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: [WEBINAR] Basic Income, Belonging, and Beyond: What We’re Learning About Connection and Choice. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email abo...
So much important work has been done to study and understand basic income programs. What’s next for the field?
In this webinar, moderated by Sheena McKinlay (Chief Impact Officer, Miracle Messages), ...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Basic income 💰programs have a lot of potential, especially when coupled with social supports (“cash plus”) and when recipients have control over how funds are used. Join our partners at Miracle Messages for an important conversation tomorrow about the future of #basicincome: tinyurl.com/3ybuepw6
Let’s talk Housing First 🏠
Our J-PAL brief reviews the literature on several #RCTs to unpack the impact of #HousingFirst programs on housing stability, criminal legal involvement, health, employment, and general findings on cost-effectiveness 💰. Read more: www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...
Our J-PAL brief reviews the literature on several #RCTs to unpack the impact of #HousingFirst programs on housing stability, criminal legal involvement, health, employment, and general findings on cost-effectiveness 💰. Read more: www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...
Policy Brief: Housing First Programs in North America
Research shows that providing housing without preconditions to people experiencing homelessness, also known as Housing First, keeps them stably housed and reduces future returns to homelessness.
www.povertyactionlab.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Let’s talk Housing First 🏠
Our J-PAL brief reviews the literature on several #RCTs to unpack the impact of #HousingFirst programs on housing stability, criminal legal involvement, health, employment, and general findings on cost-effectiveness 💰. Read more: www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...
Our J-PAL brief reviews the literature on several #RCTs to unpack the impact of #HousingFirst programs on housing stability, criminal legal involvement, health, employment, and general findings on cost-effectiveness 💰. Read more: www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...
🚨HIRING🚨
J-PAL North America is #hiring an Events & Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will:
✔️Help plan & execute our internal & external events
✔️Support fundraising & internal operations
Share with your networks & apply by 11/24! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/even...
J-PAL North America is #hiring an Events & Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will:
✔️Help plan & execute our internal & external events
✔️Support fundraising & internal operations
Share with your networks & apply by 11/24! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/even...
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨HIRING🚨
J-PAL North America is #hiring an Events & Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will:
✔️Help plan & execute our internal & external events
✔️Support fundraising & internal operations
Share with your networks & apply by 11/24! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/even...
J-PAL North America is #hiring an Events & Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will:
✔️Help plan & execute our internal & external events
✔️Support fundraising & internal operations
Share with your networks & apply by 11/24! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/even...
About to start at #2025APPAM: J-PAL North America Senior Policy Manager Kalila Jackson-Spieker is moderating a discussion featuring speakers from LEO, King County, Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing, and Mary’s Place on cross-sector collaboration to prevent homelessness.
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
About to start at #2025APPAM: J-PAL North America Senior Policy Manager Kalila Jackson-Spieker is moderating a discussion featuring speakers from LEO, King County, Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing, and Mary’s Place on cross-sector collaboration to prevent homelessness.
Join us now at #2025APPAM for a discussion with J-PAL North America Co-Executive Director Vincent Quan, @arnoldventures.bsky.social King County, the People Lab, & Results for America on how to respond to the shifting landscape in the US with evidence-informed policymaking at 1:45 in Room Portland B
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Join us now at #2025APPAM for a discussion with J-PAL North America Co-Executive Director Vincent Quan, @arnoldventures.bsky.social King County, the People Lab, & Results for America on how to respond to the shifting landscape in the US with evidence-informed policymaking at 1:45 in Room Portland B
#2025APPAM attendees—join us for a discussion hosted by LEO at 1:45 in room 502 on developing #research #partnerships to build #evidence that matters, featuring King County, @ncatsuaggies.bsky.social, Duke University, and J-PAL North America's Kalila Jackson-Spieker.
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#2025APPAM attendees—join us for a discussion hosted by LEO at 1:45 in room 502 on developing #research #partnerships to build #evidence that matters, featuring King County, @ncatsuaggies.bsky.social, Duke University, and J-PAL North America's Kalila Jackson-Spieker.
Happening this morning at #2025APPAM: J-PAL affiliated researchers Mireille Jacobson and Ariel Zucker will join a roundtable discussion with Pierce County on evaluating strategies to support individuals with opioid use disorders. Join us at 8:30am in room 605!
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happening this morning at #2025APPAM: J-PAL affiliated researchers Mireille Jacobson and Ariel Zucker will join a roundtable discussion with Pierce County on evaluating strategies to support individuals with opioid use disorders. Join us at 8:30am in room 605!
Good morning from #2025APPAM! Follow along as we share about upcoming sessions featuring J-PAL North America staff and partners and the important discussions taking place during the next three days!
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Good morning from #2025APPAM! Follow along as we share about upcoming sessions featuring J-PAL North America staff and partners and the important discussions taking place during the next three days!
1/4 Don’t miss our #2025APPAM roundtable on evidence-based solutions to support individuals with opioid use disorder on 11/13 @ 8:30 featuring Pierce County & J-PAL affiliated researchers Mireille Jacobson & Ariel Zucker. Follow this🧵to learn more about the projects being discussed.
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
1/4 Don’t miss our #2025APPAM roundtable on evidence-based solutions to support individuals with opioid use disorder on 11/13 @ 8:30 featuring Pierce County & J-PAL affiliated researchers Mireille Jacobson & Ariel Zucker. Follow this🧵to learn more about the projects being discussed.
1/4 Are you attending #2025APPAM next week? Be sure to attend the following sessions featuring J-PAL North America staff and partners 🧵👇
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
1/4 Are you attending #2025APPAM next week? Be sure to attend the following sessions featuring J-PAL North America staff and partners 🧵👇
The evidence is clear: the Housing First approach consistently gets people into housing quickly & keeps them housed. More research is needed on the impacts on downstream outcomes like health & employment. https://www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/policy-brief-housing-first-programs-north-america
Policy Brief: Housing First Programs in North America
Research shows that providing housing without preconditions to people experiencing homelessness, also known as Housing First, keeps them stably housed and reduces future returns to homelessness.
www.povertyactionlab.org
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The evidence is clear: the Housing First approach consistently gets people into housing quickly & keeps them housed. More research is needed on the impacts on downstream outcomes like health & employment. https://www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/policy-brief-housing-first-programs-north-america
💳 Affording basic needs can be a challenge for many Americans. Can individualized case management, which aims to address the compounding effects of multiple, simultaneous hardships, support people in gaining economic security? Learn more: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/i...
The Impact of Individualized, Holistic Case Management on Economic Stability for Individuals Experiencing Poverty in the United States | The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
Researchers evaluated the impact of Padua, a holistic, individualized, wrap-around support program for individuals who have recently experienced a negative economic shock. Exploratory analyses suggest...
www.povertyactionlab.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
💳 Affording basic needs can be a challenge for many Americans. Can individualized case management, which aims to address the compounding effects of multiple, simultaneous hardships, support people in gaining economic security? Learn more: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/i...
🛎️NEW @JPAL brief on Housing First! This publication reviews findings from #RCTs of Pathways to Housing, @urbaninstitute.bsky.social and @cocoalition.bsky.social's Denver SIB project, and more! Learn more:
www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...
www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...
Policy Brief: Housing First Programs in North America
Research shows that providing housing without preconditions to people experiencing homelessness, also known as Housing First, keeps them stably housed and reduces future returns to homelessness.
www.povertyactionlab.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
🛎️NEW @JPAL brief on Housing First! This publication reviews findings from #RCTs of Pathways to Housing, @urbaninstitute.bsky.social and @cocoalition.bsky.social's Denver SIB project, and more! Learn more:
www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...
www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...
📣TODAY is the deadline for submissions to Russel Sage Foundation's Pipeline Grants Competition, which seeks proposals promoting economic mobility. This opportunity is for early-career faculty & grantees will receive mentorship + research funding. https://www.russellsage.org/grants/pipeline-grants
Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants | Russell Sage Foundation
Main navigation Information for Grant Seekers Information for Grantees Grants Database Apply Core Research Grants Pipeline Grants Dissertation Grants Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System Visiting Scholar Visiting Researcher Sheldon Danziger Pi...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:23 PM
📣TODAY is the deadline for submissions to Russel Sage Foundation's Pipeline Grants Competition, which seeks proposals promoting economic mobility. This opportunity is for early-career faculty & grantees will receive mentorship + research funding. https://www.russellsage.org/grants/pipeline-grants
For #NationalHealthEducationWeek, we’re highlighting research that explores how reducing admin barriers can improve care access. In one study, J-PAL affiliated researchers evaluated ways to help postpartum individuals connect to primary care after delivery: https://bit.ly/3zGXGIF
Reducing Administrative Burden for Postpartum Individuals Accessing Primary Care in the United States | The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
Researchers evaluated the impact of auto-scheduling appointments with targeted messages and nudge reminders on primary care engagement within four months after delivery for postpartum individuals with...
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October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
For #NationalHealthEducationWeek, we’re highlighting research that explores how reducing admin barriers can improve care access. In one study, J-PAL affiliated researchers evaluated ways to help postpartum individuals connect to primary care after delivery: https://bit.ly/3zGXGIF
On #WorldStatisticsDay, learn about the six rules of thumb for understanding statistical power in evaluations on the J-PAL blog: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/5-21-18/six-rules-thumb-understanding-statistical-power
Six rules of thumb for understanding statistical power
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October 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
On #WorldStatisticsDay, learn about the six rules of thumb for understanding statistical power in evaluations on the J-PAL blog: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/5-21-18/six-rules-thumb-understanding-statistical-power
💡Evidence drives progress. On #InternationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty, learn more about J-PAL North America’s work and the role of research in shaping policies that reduce poverty and expand opportunity: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/na
J-PAL North America | The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
J-PAL North America, based at MIT, leads J-PAL’s work in the North America region. J-PAL North America conducts randomized evaluations, builds partnerships for evidence-informed policymaking, and help...
www.povertyactionlab.org
October 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
💡Evidence drives progress. On #InternationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty, learn more about J-PAL North America’s work and the role of research in shaping policies that reduce poverty and expand opportunity: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/na
🧠Can #RCTs shed light on strategies to improve mental health? In Oregon, researchers found that having Medicaid ⬇️ depression and ⬆️ self-reported mental health. Learn more on #WorldMentalHealthDay: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/oregon-health-insurance-experiment-united-states
The Oregon Health Insurance Experiment in the United States | The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
In a series of evaluations, researchers took advantage of a lottery that gave low-income uninsured adults the chance to apply for Medicaid in the United States to examine the impact of health insuranc...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🧠Can #RCTs shed light on strategies to improve mental health? In Oregon, researchers found that having Medicaid ⬇️ depression and ⬆️ self-reported mental health. Learn more on #WorldMentalHealthDay: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/oregon-health-insurance-experiment-united-states
Russell Sage Foundation's 🆕 RFP, the Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants Competition, is seeking proposals on economic mobility in the US from early-career faculty. @JPAL_NA will provide additional resources to selected #RCT projects. Submit by 10/22:
https://www.russellsage.org/grants/pipeline-grants
https://www.russellsage.org/grants/pipeline-grants
Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants | Russell Sage Foundation
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October 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Russell Sage Foundation's 🆕 RFP, the Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants Competition, is seeking proposals on economic mobility in the US from early-career faculty. @JPAL_NA will provide additional resources to selected #RCT projects. Submit by 10/22:
https://www.russellsage.org/grants/pipeline-grants
https://www.russellsage.org/grants/pipeline-grants
J-PAL North America's #ClimateActionLearningLab supported 6 state & local jurisdictions in leveraging data and evaluation to advance climate solutions that work 🌿
🗞️ Learn more about the Learning Lab experience: https://news.mit.edu/2025/climate-action-learning-lab-supports-state-local-leaders-0915
🗞️ Learn more about the Learning Lab experience: https://news.mit.edu/2025/climate-action-learning-lab-supports-state-local-leaders-0915
Climate Action Learning Lab helps state and local leaders identify and implement effective climate mitigation strategies
J-PAL North America's inaugural Climate Action Learning Lab provided six U.S. cities and states with customized training and resources to leverage data and evaluation to advance climate solutions...
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September 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
J-PAL North America's #ClimateActionLearningLab supported 6 state & local jurisdictions in leveraging data and evaluation to advance climate solutions that work 🌿
🗞️ Learn more about the Learning Lab experience: https://news.mit.edu/2025/climate-action-learning-lab-supports-state-local-leaders-0915
🗞️ Learn more about the Learning Lab experience: https://news.mit.edu/2025/climate-action-learning-lab-supports-state-local-leaders-0915