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Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology

Hiramori Honored by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan

CSDE External Affiliate Daiki Hiramori (Hosei University) received the Award for Science and Technology (Research Category) as part of the Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan for FY2026. This award recognizes Hiramori’s contributions to the demography of sexual orientation and gender identity and is awarded jointly with Dr. Saori Kamano of Waseda University. The President of Hosei University’s Research Notes commended Hiramori’s work for affirming the relevance of sexuality in the field of demography and enabling the systematic examination of findings accumulated in small-scale ethnographic studies as well as in large-scale surveys that may be affected by self-selection bias. Congratulations, Dr. Hiramori!

Swanson Honored with Mindel C. Sheps Award at PAA

The Population Association of America recognized the contributions of CSDE External Affiliate David Swanson (Distinguished Professor Emeritus, UC Riverside) through the Mindel C. Sheps Award at PAA 2026. Jointly sponsored by PAA and the University of North Carolina School of Public Health, this award is given biennially for outstanding contributions to mathematical demography or demographic methodology. Individuals may be nominated on the basis of important contributions to knowledge either in the form of a single piece of work or a continuing record of high accomplishment. Swanson was recognized for his timely and interdisciplinary work in applied demography, formal demography, and demographic methods, including methods to improving the accuracy of population forecasting and projections. You can watch the PAA Awards Ceremony here.

St Andrews–Max Planck PhD Studentship in Population, Health and Data Science (06/08/26)

The University of St Andrews and the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) invites applications by June 8 from qualified and highly motivated students for a 3.5-year jointly funded PhD studentship in Population, Health and Data Science. The successful candidate will work on a project that examines the social and environmental determinants of health and socio-economic outcomes in adolescence and emerging adulthood. This project adopts a life-course approach to investigate how adverse exposures in the socio-economic environments of adolescents accumulate or act during sensitive periods to shape outcomes in young adulthood across life domains including housing, family formation, education, and health. The studentship is available from October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The research will use advanced quantitative methods to explore how both individual-level factors and structural or area-level determinants contribute to inequalities in these outcomes, including potential regional variation. The project will be part of the International Max Planck Research School for Population, Health and Data Science (IMPRS-PHDS), the Centre for Population Change & Connecting Generations, and the Max Planck – University of Helsinki Center for Social Inequalities in Population Health.

 

Corker Examines Role of Traditional Contraceptive Methods in Contemporary Family Planning

External Affiliate Jamaica Corker (Independent Researcher) recently authored three publications that examine the often-overlooked role of traditional contraceptive methods in contemporary family planning, highlighting both persistent use and important gaps in how these methods are measured and understood. Drawing on new multi-country data from sub-Saharan Africa and global trend analyses, the studies show that traditional methods remain an important part of pregnancy prevention for many women and couples and that current survey approaches may substantially underestimate their use—particularly when traditional and modern methods are used concurrently. In an article in Population and Development Review, Corker and co-authors analyzed patterns and trends in traditional contraceptive use across all world regions (1970-2020). In two articles in Studies in Family Planning, Corker and co-authors use novel mixed methods project data (TEAM-UP) that measured the use of modern and/or non-modern (traditional) contraceptive methods and described the motivations for the traditional methods, in four sub-Saharan African countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria.  These papers underscore the need to rethink contraceptive measurement approaches and greater attention to capturing the full range of contraceptive preferences and behaviors in future research and to better inform rights-based family planning programming.

NIH Highlighted Topic on Health and Extreme Weather (HEW)

NIH is pleased to announce a Highlighted Topic on Health and Extreme Weather (HEW) effective this month. As you may know, the Highlighted Topics generally do not carry any set aside funding or special considerations for review, but they do express NIH’s interest in a particular scientific field. This Highlighted Topic, while not explicitly carrying funding, is tied to the Health and Extreme Weather initiative funded out of NIEHS.
The work of demographers and population health scientists often fits within the scope of this Topic. Read about the Topic and exploring the initiative’s website to learn more. NICHD has not yet signed onto this Topic, but can fund HEW research that is within the scope of the Institute’s priorities.

Postdoc, Health and Longevity – Vienna Institute of Demography (05/31/26)

The research group Health and Longevity – headed by Marc Luy –  at Vienna Institute of Demography investigates trends and differentials in morbidity and mortality. In particular, we aim to better understand the causal mechanisms that enable some individuals to live longer and healthier lives than others.

We are looking for a candidate who will work largely independently on (sub)projects within the research group, present their work and findings at international conferences, and publish in leading peer-reviewed journals. They will also supervise student assistants and PhD students, support the research group leader in coordinating research activities within the team, and contribute to grant applications and the acquisition of third-party funding.

Call for Applications: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR)- IMPRS-PHDS (Due to CSDE 05/26/26)

CSDE collaborates with the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in a doctoral training program called the International Max Planck Research School for Population, Health and Data Science (IMPRS-PHDS). This program is based in Rostock, Germany, but includes 12 doctoral programs in the U.S. and Europe. CSDE has one IMPRS-PHDS fellowship application slot available to current CSDE Trainees. The fellowship funding will support a one quarter research stay at the MPIDR any time between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.  Information about the program, the faculty, and partner institutions can be found here. Applications are due to CSDE by Tuesday, May 26. Apply here.

2026-2027 Washington State Labor Research Grants (05/26/26)

The Harry Bridges Center for Labor is requesting proposals for the 2026-2027 Washington State Labor Research Grants. Please review the link for full application requirements. This grant supports policy-focused research that addresses labor issues relevant to Washington State. Research does not need to be limited to Washington State, but it must have policy implications at the state or local level. The application funding for the 2026-2027 academic year is Tuesday, May 26th, for all three campuses. Priority is given to proposals by University of Washington faculty, both full-time and lecturers. University of Washington graduate students may also apply. Graduate students must also obtain a letter of support from a faculty member. This letter should be submitted directly by the faculty member.