Research support

We provide general research support to researchers (Northwestern faculty and students) wanting to conduct development research, in particular, but not exclusively fieldwork and randomized trials.

This research will often come through a collaboration with Innovations for Poverty Action. IPA has conducted over 650 randomized evaluations to date, has 21 country offices around the world, and has extensive experience in implementing surveys, project vetting, and development and partner and stakeholder management.

Project Development

GPRL assists faculty and students with navigating the whole process of setting up and running research and helps them liaise with GPRL cluster and IPA country office staff who will manage study implementation. In China, the centers at Fudan and PKU will host faculty and students and connect them with Chinese researchers and smooth access to data.