'School leaders need to ask themselves for whom are their plans racially equitable. If the focus of racial equity and improvement plans are to enhance schooling and equity for youth, then youth voice needs to be at the center.'
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Such a pleasure to connect with the UVA Institutional Challenge Grant team The Equity Center at UVA! Join me for a WT Grant Foundation webinar on May 15 to learn about how to apply.

ICYMI: Check out our April webinars on how to apply for our research grant programs. The next deadline to submit a letter of inquiry is Aug. 7.

Webinar on reducing inequality: buff.ly/3WrkLsk
Webinar on improving the use of research evidence: buff.ly/3QojeiT

This new resource from WT Grant Foundation Scholar Ann Owens will be incredibly valuable for research and public information.

The Institutional Challenge Grant supports research-practice partnerships between universities and public agencies or nonprofits to reduce inequality in youth outcomes.

Check out the 2024 application guide before the online application opens on May 16:
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What is the conceptual use of research, and why is it important? When used conceptually, research serves to introduce new ideas, help people identify problems and appropriate solutions in new ways, and provide new frameworks to guide thinking and action.
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'Collaborating with our partners, we’ve crafted a vision of the world where marginalized and disadvantaged members of society feel seen, heard, understood, and prioritized. Expressions of support for our shared vision are the best form of encouragement.'
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The William T. Grant Scholars Program funds five-year research and mentoring plans that significantly expand researchers’ expertise in new disciplines, methods, and content areas.

This year's application deadline is July 3. Learn more about the program:
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Join us for two upcoming webinars on the Institutional Challenge Grant and the William T. Grant Scholars Program:

May 15 at 12 ET: Institutional Challenge Grant buff.ly/4dqKtmX
May 20 at 12 ET: William T. Grant Scholars Program buff.ly/3WpdBol

LAST DAY to submit a letter of inquiry for our research grants on reducing inequality and improving the use of research evidence for our May 1 deadline! The online application will close at 3pm ET.

Missed this deadline? Our next deadline is August 7.
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I was recently at CWLA's annual meeting. Child welfare leaders, advocates & community leaders want to know how to encourage routine & meaningful use of knowledge from research. On May 1, send us your study idea about improving research use. WT Grant Foundation

Honored to speak today ⁦Hopkins Nursing⁩ on “How to Harness the Power of Evidence for Public Impact” - thanks ⁦Sarah Szanton⁩ ⁦Teresa N. Brockie⁩ for hosting me!

Excited to hear Adam Gamoran WT Grant Foundation here at Hopkins JohnsHopkinsNursing to talk about using research evidence for policy impact!

Missed out on this webinar? Check out the recording to learn more about the application process for our research grants on reducing inequality:
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Couldn't make this webinar? Check out the recording to learn more about the application process for our research grants on improving the use of evidence:
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As a foundation that supports studies on reducing inequality, we encourage equity and inclusion in the research process, especially in how a team is constructed.

Read the blog post on how applicants think about positionality in their research teams:
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'While we tend to emphasize our mentors as those who unlock opportunities, in many instances, what the mentor actually did was provide access and legitimacy to others—expanding our network and nurturing well beyond that individual’s reach.'
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🗓️ WEBINAR: Join Program Officer Melissa Wooten on May 20 at 12ET to learn more about the William T. Grant Scholars Program. The session will provide an overview of the program and the application process.

Learn more and register for the webinar: buff.ly/44jqIJU

HUGE milestone for The FCRR’s WT Grant Foundation Institutional Challenge Grant: Florida State University’s inaugural Community Engaged Research Partnership Awards were given to 3 mid-career faculty committed to rigorous, relevant, & collaborative research with community partners!!!

🗓️ WEBINAR: Join Jenny Irons (Jenny Irons) and Adam Gamoran (@agamoran) on May 15 at 12ET to learn more about the Institutional Challenge Grant, how to apply, and developing a strong research agenda.

Learn more and register for the webinar: buff.ly/44hRbHE