Below are funding and other opportunities from external
organizations for poverty researchers. Some originate from our
sister centers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and
Stanford.
Call for Papers
The Determinants of Mortality
Cambridge, MA – January 9-10, 2025
Economists and other social scientists tracking the well-being
of
populations are increasingly interested in the determinants of
health
and longevity. A growing body of research analyzes the
respective
contributions of a variety of factors, including air and
water
pollution, public policies that affect access to medical care,
mental
health, social norms, and addiction, to life expectancy
differences
The goal of this UCOP-funded pilot program on Child Health,
Poverty and Public Policy is to lay the foundation for a UC-wide
network of scholars who are committed to rigorous cross-training
in multiple disciplinary-specific skills and “languages” that are
necessary to produce a comprehensive understanding of the
mechanisms by which health and nutrition programs (e.g.