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IPUMS Workshops and Events at PAA (05/06/26 – 05/08/26)

IPUMS will be exhibiting at the PAA 2026 Annual Meeting. Stop by their booth to talk with IPUMS research staff. Share any powered by IPUMS work on the PAA program so we can highlight your session and bring some specialty IPUMS swag for you. IPUMS also invites you to connect at these PAA events:

  • Advances and Resources in Linking Full Count Census Data from IPUMS: Wednesday, May 6; 9:00am-2:00pm | America’s Center Room 103
  • Harmonizing Geographic U.S. Census Data Across Time: Resources from IPUMS NHGIS: Thursday, May 7; 6:30-7:30pm | Marriott St. Louis Grand – Room L1
  • The Future of DHS: Supplemental and Alternative Data Sources: Friday, May 8; 6:00-7:30pm | Marriott St. Louis Grand – Room L6

Event Details

  • Advances and Resources in Linking Full Count Census Data from IPUMSWednesday, May 6; 9:00am-2:00pm | America’s Center Room 103

    This PAA workshop will include presentations designed to lower barriers to utilizing linked, full count census data for demographic and health research, with a specific emphasis on data availability and access, linking methods, and analytical considerations when working with linked data. To register for the workshop, add it to your PAA registration.

  • Harmonizing Geographic U.S. Census Data Across Time: Resources from IPUMS NHGISThursday, May 7; 6:30-7:30pm | Marriott St. Louis Grand – Room L1

    This session will introduce participants to two resources from IPUMS NHGIS for investigating change across time in geographic areas. Time series tables link together comparable summary statistics from multiple years for several geographic levels, down to census tracts and block groups. Geographic crosswalks support the allocation of data from one year’s geographic units to another’s, allowing analysts to construct geographically standardized data from 1990 through 2024 for a wide range of subjects and levels.

  • The Future of DHS: Supplemental and Alternative Data SourcesFriday, May 8; 6:00-7:30pm | Marriott St. Louis Grand – Room L6

    Learn about the current status and future prospects for the IPUMS Demographic and Health Surveys, and hear about research opportunities using the IPUMS DHS and other international data from IPUMS, including contextual population and agricultural census data from IPUMS IHGIS (which can be easily linked to IPUMS DHS data) and other resources for combining global microdata from IPUMS DHS, IPUMS MICS, and IPUMS International.

William T. Grant Foundation Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence (07/29/26)

The William T. Grant Foundation invites proposals for research grants on improving the use of research evidence by July 29, 2026. The award amounts range from $25,000 -$1,000,000. This program funds research studies that examine strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people ages 5-25 in the United States. Studies should advance theory and build empirical knowledge on ways to improve the use of research evidence by policymakers, public agency leaders, organizational managers, intermediaries, community organizers, and other decision-makers that generally shape youth-serving systems in the United States.
Full Description: 
This program funds research studies that examine strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people ages 5-25 in the United States. We seek proposals for studies that advance theory and build empirical knowledge on ways to improve the use of research evidence by policymakers, public agency leaders, organizational managers, intermediaries, community organizers, and other decision-makers that generally shape youth-serving systems in the United States.
Research evidence can be a powerful resource for policymakers, agency leaders, organizational managers, and others who make high-stakes decisions that shape youth-serving systems. In addition to informing policy formation and service delivery, evidence from systematic research can deepen decision-makers’ understanding of issues, generate reliable assessment tools, support strategic planning, and guide program improvement. But only if it is used.
Major research grants:
  • $100,000 to $1,000,000 over 2-4 years, including up to 15% indirect costs.
  • Studies involving secondary data analysis are at the lower end of the range (about $100,000-$300,000), whereas studies that involve new data collection can have larger budgets (typically $300,000-$600,000).
  • Generally, only proposals to launch experiments in which settings (e.g., schools, child welfare agencies, justice settings) are randomly assigned to conditions are eligible for funding above $600,000.
Officers’ research grants:
  • $25,000–$50,000 over 1-2 years, including up to 15% indirect costs.
  • Studies may be stand-alone projects or may build off larger projects. The budget should be appropriate for the activities proposed.

Call for Papers: Special Issue of Studies in Family Planning on Pandemic and Epidemic Impacts on Reproduction, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Family Dynamics (09/15/26)

Studies in Family Planning is calling for submission for a special issue on “Pandemic and Epidemic Impacts on Reproduction, Sexual and Reproductive Health, and Family Dynamics: Longer-Term Consequences and Cross-Crisis Perspectives,” due September 16, 2026. The special issue aims to broaden the field by situating COVID-19 within a broader landscape of pandemics and epidemics with demonstrable implications for reproduction, family life, and SRHR. In addition to longer-term analyses of the COVID-19 pandemic, we invite research that explicitly engages with other health crises—such as the Zika epidemic or the mpox (monkeypox) outbreak—that have had well-documented sexual and reproductive health consequences. Please submit to wiley.atyponrex.com/journal/SIFP. 

We welcome studies employing diverse methodological approaches, including quantitative analyses using administrative or survey data, mixed-methods research, comparative and cross-national designs, and innovative uses of new data. Research may focus on fertility intentions and realizations, partnership
formation and dissolution, contraceptive behaviors, abortion access and uptake, relationship dynamics, maternal and reproductive health risks, household time use and labor division, parenting and childcare arrangements, or related reproductive, family, and SRHR processes in the context of pandemic or
epidemic disruptions.

Authors should adhere to the journal’s author guidelines when preparing manuscripts. We particularly value clear, concise writing and encourage authors to remain at or below 8,000 words. Submissions should include robust empirical evidence or substantial theoretical contributions, situate findings within relevant literatures, and clearly articulate implications for scholarship and policy. Tag your paper as part of this special issue and indicate this in your cover letter. Please contact rfriedman[@]popcouncil.org with any questions.

Registration Now Open: UW Department of Global Health 2026 Implementation Science Summer Institute

The UW Department of Global Health is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Implementation Science Summer Institute, taking place August 17–21, 2026, on the University of Washington’s Seattle campus. Click here for more information. Registration is open until filled.
This intensive, week‑long training is designed for researchers, practitioners, public health professionals, and leaders seeking to strengthen their ability to apply implementation science methods in real‑world settings. Whether you are new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, the Institute offers two complementary training tracks: Fundamentals of Implementation Science and Advanced Training in Implementation Science.
Fundamentals of Implementation Science: Ideal for those developing foundational knowledge and skills in implementation frameworks, study design, and practical application.
Advanced Training in Implementation Science: Intended for participants with prior exposure to implementation science who wish to advance their methodological expertise, receive structured feedback, and workshop ideas.
What to Expect:
  • Engaging lectures, case studies, and hands‑on exercises
  • Guidance from experienced UW faculty and implementation science experts
  • Opportunities for networking and peer collaboration across sectors
  • Practical tools to support implementation planning, evaluation, and research
The Institute regularly attracts participants from health care, public health, global health, education, mental health, social services, and community‑based organizations around the world.
Early registration is recommended, as space is limited and the program quickly fills each year.