irpwisc.bsky.social
Institute for Research on Poverty
@irpwisc.bsky.social
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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.
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 1d
📣 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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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 6d
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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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 8d
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...
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 15d
📣 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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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 22d
📣 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
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 26d
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:
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Administrative Assistant III - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 28d
📖 📻 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
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · 28d
📣 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:
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Understanding the Cost of Housing Quality on Families and Communities
Research | Training | Policy | Practice
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Sep 5
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...
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Sep 4
📣 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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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Aug 28
▶️ 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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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Aug 20
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...
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Aug 13
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.
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Aug 7
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...
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Aug 6
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UW-Madison Sociology @uwsoc.bsky.social · Jul 29
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
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Assistant Professor - Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Alejandra Ros Pilarz @arpilarz.bsky.social · Jul 28
Please consider submitting an abstract!
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Social Service Review @socservreview.bsky.social · Jul 25
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!
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Jul 24
2025 Professional Development Training Participant: Olanrewaju Yusuff, PhD candidate in the Department of Economics in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. @olayusuff.bsky.social‬ @gsueconomics.bsky.social‬ (12/12)
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Jul 24
2025 Professional Development Training Participant: Armando Vizcardo-Benites, PhD candidate in the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. @brandeisuniversity.bsky.social‬ (11/12)
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Jul 24
2025 Professional Development Training Participant: Vandeka Rodgers, PhD candidate in Education and Social Policy at the University of Delaware. ‪@udelaware.bsky.social‬ (10/12)
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Jul 24
2025 Professional Development Training Participant: Katie Pullom, PhD candidate in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. ‪@upenn.edu‬ (9/12)
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Jul 24
2025 Professional Development Training Participant: Christian Porter, PhD candidate in the School of Social Work at University of Pittsburgh. (8/12)
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Jul 24
2025 Professional Development Training Participant: Morgan Gilmer, PhD candidate in the Human Development and Greensboro. @uncg.edu‬ (7/12)
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Jul 24
2025 Professional Development Training Participant: Allysha Bryant, PhD candidate in the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. (6/12)
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Institute for Research on Poverty @irpwisc.bsky.social · Jul 24
2025 Professional Development Training Participant: Erika Brown, PhD candidate in the Department of Social Sciences & Historical Studies at Texas Woman's University. (5/12)
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