Institute for Research on Poverty
@irpwisc.bsky.social
IRP is a national center for interdisciplinary research into the causes and consequences of poverty and social inequality in the United States. We are part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Join us tomorrow, 10/29/25, for our webinar: "The Student Loan Crisis: Policy, Burden, and Borrower Well-Being" with Fenaba R. Addo, Dominique J. Baker, Daniel A. Collier. Learn more and register:
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October 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Join us tomorrow, 10/29/25, for our webinar: "The Student Loan Crisis: Policy, Burden, and Borrower Well-Being" with Fenaba R. Addo, Dominique J. Baker, Daniel A. Collier. Learn more and register:
www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the...
www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the...
📣 New IRP 'Book Talk' podcast episode out now on Diana Hernandez and Jennifer Laird's book "Powerless: The People's Struggle for Energy Insecurity." Listen now:
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IRP Book Talk: Diana Hernandez and Jennifer Laird on Energy Insecurity
Research | Training | Policy | Practice
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October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
📣 New IRP 'Book Talk' podcast episode out now on Diana Hernandez and Jennifer Laird's book "Powerless: The People's Struggle for Energy Insecurity." Listen now:
www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/dia...
www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/dia...
Join us for our upcoming 10/29/25 webinar on "The Student Loan Crisis: Policy, Burden, and Borrower Well-Being" with Fenaba Addo, @bakerdphd.bsky.social , and @dcollier74.bsky.social. For more information and to register, visit: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the...
October 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join us for our upcoming 10/29/25 webinar on "The Student Loan Crisis: Policy, Burden, and Borrower Well-Being" with Fenaba Addo, @bakerdphd.bsky.social , and @dcollier74.bsky.social. For more information and to register, visit: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/the...
📣 IRP is seeking a Research Analyst with an applicant deadline of October 20, 2025. View the full position posting and instructions to apply here: wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/j...
IRP Research Analyst - BFY
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October 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
📣 IRP is seeking a Research Analyst with an applicant deadline of October 20, 2025. View the full position posting and instructions to apply here: wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Madison/j...
A recording of our webinar on housing quality featuring researchers Christine Ekenga, Erik Hembre, and Steven Schmidt is now available for viewing:
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October 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A recording of our webinar on housing quality featuring researchers Christine Ekenga, Erik Hembre, and Steven Schmidt is now available for viewing:
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Join us today for our webinar: "Understanding the Cost of Housing Quality on Families and Communities" w/ Christine Ekenga from Emory University, Erik Hembre from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, & Steven Schmidt from Boston University. www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/und...
September 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Join us today for our webinar: "Understanding the Cost of Housing Quality on Families and Communities" w/ Christine Ekenga from Emory University, Erik Hembre from the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, & Steven Schmidt from Boston University. www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/und...
📣 Wisconsinites! There is still time to register for our valuable virtual conversation taking place today 9/23 at noon CT: Wisconsin Knowledge Boost: How are Wisconsinites Impacted by the New Medicaid Changes? Visit the link for more info and to register: uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How are Wisconsinites Impacted by the New Medicaid Changes?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Institute for Research on Poverty and the UW-Madison Division of Extension have partnered on a new virtual sharing series called “Wisconsin Knowledge Boost”. The 1-hour long virtual sessions provide...
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September 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
📣 Wisconsinites! There is still time to register for our valuable virtual conversation taking place today 9/23 at noon CT: Wisconsin Knowledge Boost: How are Wisconsinites Impacted by the New Medicaid Changes? Visit the link for more info and to register: uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📣 IRP is excited to announce the recipients of our 2025-26 extramural research grants! We're funding 8 projects focused on 2 areas: benefit cliffs and refugee resettlement. Learn more about the research & meet the recipients: www.irp.wisc.edu/2025-2026-ir... #Research
September 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
📣 IRP is excited to announce the recipients of our 2025-26 extramural research grants! We're funding 8 projects focused on 2 areas: benefit cliffs and refugee resettlement. Learn more about the research & meet the recipients: www.irp.wisc.edu/2025-2026-ir... #Research
IRP is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to join our friendly, supportive, and dynamic team and provide administration support to faculty, staff, and students. Apply by 9/28/25. Visit the link for more information and to apply:
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/adminis...
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/adminis...
Administrative Assistant III - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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September 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
IRP is seeking an Administrative Assistant III to join our friendly, supportive, and dynamic team and provide administration support to faculty, staff, and students. Apply by 9/28/25. Visit the link for more information and to apply:
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/adminis...
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/adminis...
📖 📻 New IRP Book Talk is now available in your podcast feed: Jane Waldfogel on Child Benefits: A Smart Investment for America’s Future. She shares research on child benefits around the world and makes a case for implementing a similar program in the US. Listen now: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/irp...
IRP Book Talk: Jane Waldfogel on Child Benefits: A Smart Investment for America’s Future
Research | Training | Policy | Practice
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September 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
📖 📻 New IRP Book Talk is now available in your podcast feed: Jane Waldfogel on Child Benefits: A Smart Investment for America’s Future. She shares research on child benefits around the world and makes a case for implementing a similar program in the US. Listen now: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/irp...
📣 Join us for an upcoming 9/30 webinar on "Understanding the Cost of Housing Quality on Families and Communities" with panelists @stevenschmidt.bsky.social, Erik Hembre, and Christine Ekenga. Register today:
www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/und...
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Understanding the Cost of Housing Quality on Families and Communities
Research | Training | Policy | Practice
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September 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
📣 Join us for an upcoming 9/30 webinar on "Understanding the Cost of Housing Quality on Families and Communities" with panelists @stevenschmidt.bsky.social, Erik Hembre, and Christine Ekenga. Register today:
www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/und...
www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/und...
Join IRP and the UW-Madison Division of Extension for a new virtual series: Wisconsin Knowledge Boost! Our first session includes experts to discuss "How are Wisconsinites Impacted by the New Medicaid Changes?" Register for this 9/23 lunchtime session today: uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Join IRP and the UW-Madison Division of Extension for a new virtual series: Wisconsin Knowledge Boost! Our first session includes experts to discuss "How are Wisconsinites Impacted by the New Medicaid Changes?" Register for this 9/23 lunchtime session today: uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📣 IRP is growing our Data Science team with 3 new positions! Learn more about this excellent opportunity and apply by 9/17/25: jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/irp-dat...
IRP Data Scientist I (3 Positions)
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September 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
📣 IRP is growing our Data Science team with 3 new positions! Learn more about this excellent opportunity and apply by 9/17/25: jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/irp-dat...
▶️ Yesterday's webinar recording and slides on "Navigating Disability Benefits: New Research on Administrative Burden and Work Incentives" now posted! Thanks to our presenters Debra Brucker w/ UNH, @michaellevere.bsky.social w/ Colgate, and Ramonia Rochester w/ NDI.
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August 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
▶️ Yesterday's webinar recording and slides on "Navigating Disability Benefits: New Research on Administrative Burden and Work Incentives" now posted! Thanks to our presenters Debra Brucker w/ UNH, @michaellevere.bsky.social w/ Colgate, and Ramonia Rochester w/ NDI.
www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/nav...
www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/nav...
Great new podcast episode! Dr. Alexandra Murphy of @umfordschool.bsky.social discusses transportation insecurity her work constructing and implementing the Transportation Insecurity Index. Listen here: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/ale...
August 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Great new podcast episode! Dr. Alexandra Murphy of @umfordschool.bsky.social discusses transportation insecurity her work constructing and implementing the Transportation Insecurity Index. Listen here: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/ale...
The National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families has extended the deadline for its 2025 professional development grant program for doctoral students and early career scholars to 8/18/25 @ 5pm EST. Learn more: www.hispanicresearchcenter.org/emerging-sch...
Professional Development Grants - Hispanic Research Center
The Center will provide awards of up to $2,850 for professional development or as seed funds to support research activities.
www.hispanicresearchcenter.org
August 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families has extended the deadline for its 2025 professional development grant program for doctoral students and early career scholars to 8/18/25 @ 5pm EST. Learn more: www.hispanicresearchcenter.org/emerging-sch...
Register now for this excellent upcoming webinar "Navigating Disability Benefits: New Research on Administrative Burden and Work Incentives" with Debra Brucker from UNH, @michaellevere.bsky.social from Colgate, and Ramonia Rochester with NDI. Register here: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/nav...
August 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Register now for this excellent upcoming webinar "Navigating Disability Benefits: New Research on Administrative Burden and Work Incentives" with Debra Brucker from UNH, @michaellevere.bsky.social from Colgate, and Ramonia Rochester with NDI. Register here: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/nav...
Let's give a warm welcome to Bluesky to our colleagues at @uwlafollette.bsky.social! Give them a follow.
August 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Let's give a warm welcome to Bluesky to our colleagues at @uwlafollette.bsky.social! Give them a follow.
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The Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of demography of health and aging beginning in August 2026
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The Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of demography of health and aging beginning in August 2026
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Assistant Professor - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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July 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We're hiring! Please share with your networks!
The Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of demography of health and aging beginning in August 2026
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/assista...
The Department of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in the field of demography of health and aging beginning in August 2026
jobs.wisc.edu/jobs/assista...
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Please consider submitting an abstract!
Call for papers!
*The Next 100 Years: Reflections on the Centennial of SSR*
To celebrate 100 years of SSR in 2026, the journal will publish a collection of thought-provoking papers exploring the history, current state, and future of social work and social welfare.
Abstracts due September 15!
*The Next 100 Years: Reflections on the Centennial of SSR*
To celebrate 100 years of SSR in 2026, the journal will publish a collection of thought-provoking papers exploring the history, current state, and future of social work and social welfare.
Abstracts due September 15!
July 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Please consider submitting an abstract!
📢 We’re pleased to announce the 2025–2026 cohort of the IRP Professional Development Training Series on Poverty and Economic Mobility Research. 📢 IRP uses a competitive application process to select up to 10 continuing PhD students to participate in the training series. (1/12)
July 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
📢 We’re pleased to announce the 2025–2026 cohort of the IRP Professional Development Training Series on Poverty and Economic Mobility Research. 📢 IRP uses a competitive application process to select up to 10 continuing PhD students to participate in the training series. (1/12)
Join us for this great webinar on Wednesday! Our panelists will present their research on programs including career, technical and vocational education, community colleges, and opportunities like apprenticeships, and how to maximize the returns for participants. www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/cur...
Join us for this great IRP webinar on 7/23! "Current Research on Alternative Educational and Training Pathways," with Di Xu of @ucirvine.bsky.social, Maura Kelly of Portland State University, and @doughesm.bsky.social of @bostoncollege.bsky.social. Register here: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/cur...
July 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Join us for this great webinar on Wednesday! Our panelists will present their research on programs including career, technical and vocational education, community colleges, and opportunities like apprenticeships, and how to maximize the returns for participants. www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/cur...
Join us for this great IRP webinar on 7/23! "Current Research on Alternative Educational and Training Pathways," with Di Xu of @ucirvine.bsky.social, Maura Kelly of Portland State University, and @doughesm.bsky.social of @bostoncollege.bsky.social. Register here: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/cur...
July 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Join us for this great IRP webinar on 7/23! "Current Research on Alternative Educational and Training Pathways," with Di Xu of @ucirvine.bsky.social, Maura Kelly of Portland State University, and @doughesm.bsky.social of @bostoncollege.bsky.social. Register here: www.irp.wisc.edu/resource/cur...
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Honored to be named a 2025–2026 IRP National Dissertation Awardee! Grateful for the opportunity to advance my research on policies shaping Medicaid delivery systems and their impact on adolescents. Thank you @irpwisc.bsky.social!
Congratulations to IRP 2025–2026 National Dissertation Awardees Menna Mburi of UNC Chapel Hill and Rachel Rosales of @brownpublichealth.bsky.social! The award supports outstanding dissertation projects that explore issues of poverty and economic mobility in human services.
June 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Honored to be named a 2025–2026 IRP National Dissertation Awardee! Grateful for the opportunity to advance my research on policies shaping Medicaid delivery systems and their impact on adolescents. Thank you @irpwisc.bsky.social!
Congratulations to IRP 2025–2026 National Dissertation Awardees Menna Mburi of UNC Chapel Hill and Rachel Rosales of @brownpublichealth.bsky.social! The award supports outstanding dissertation projects that explore issues of poverty and economic mobility in human services.
June 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Congratulations to IRP 2025–2026 National Dissertation Awardees Menna Mburi of UNC Chapel Hill and Rachel Rosales of @brownpublichealth.bsky.social! The award supports outstanding dissertation projects that explore issues of poverty and economic mobility in human services.