The Research Staff Training is designed for research staff who work on randomized evaluations. Although we designed the training for research staff, we often have participants who work in other related departments. For example policy staff, training staff, and admin and operations staff have previously participated. Occasionally, external participants join as well.
The content is specifically targeted to new Research Associates (also known as Research Assistants or "RAs"): However, we (at J-PAL and IPA) encourage our more senior RAs, Research Managers, and other research staff to join if they have not attended RST in the past.
J-PAL and IPA senior research and training staff deliver the sessions. Content has been developed by staff at J-PAL and IPA.
This four-week training will be held virtually at 11AM EST on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. All sessions will be hosted on Zoom, starting the week of October 18th, 2021 and ending on November 12th, 2021.
The registration form can be found here, or on the menu bar above. Note: All attendees must submit two (2) brief but mandatory forms. These documents can be accessed by clicking on the Forms and Instructions tab on the sidebar to the left!
PIs or supervisors may register staff, or staff may register themselves with supervisor/PI approval.
You can register a "placeholder" spot - just put TBD in the registration form as needed, and ask the trainee to complete the logistics form once they have been hired.
This year, the training will be held virtually via Zoom.
Yes, you should receive a confirmation email after you register. If you think you registered but did not receive a confirmation email, please reach out to jsashihara@povertyacionlab.org to confirm your registration.
For any questions, please email Jessica Sashihara at jsashihara@povertyactionlab.org.