Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System
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Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System

A collaborative initiative between the Russell Sage Foundation and Arnold Ventures targeting early-career scholars. The program funds research projects examining causal impacts of the criminal justice system, including policing, courts, jails, prisons, probation, parole, and immigration detention. Applications require rigorous causal research designs (RCTs, difference-in-differences, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables). A two-stage application process is used: Letter of Inquiry followed by invited full proposal.

Who can apply

Early-career scholars in social and behavioral sciences conducting research on U.S. criminal justice policies using rigorous causal research methodologies.

Perks & benefits

  • Access to grant writing guidelines and tips
  • Instructional webinars and videos
  • Examples of successful LOIs and proposals
  • Peer review feedback process
  • Resources for early career researchers

Key contacts

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