Do you have new or forthcoming research that you would like to share with policymakers, journalists, educators, or other non-academic audiences? The Population Reference Bureau (PRB) and its Center for Public Information on Population Research, and in collaboration with the Association of Population Centers (APC), is working to improve the dissemination of population and reproductive health findings. If you have peer-reviewed research on population dynamics, population health, or reproductive health that you would like to share with a broader audience in an easily digestible format, PRB staff can:
- Edit and publish a 1,000-word brief that you’ve written. Here are PRB’s Guidelines for Writing a Research Brief.
- Help you write a brief based on your key findings and assist in editing and publishing the brief.
- Help you promote your research or your university’s press release by sharing on social media, developing a social media campaign, and/or providing guidance on how to pitch a research-oriented story to journalists.
The purpose of these activities is to help you amplify your research results. Many of PRB’s briefs have received thousands of page views and have been circulated widely on social media. To get promising articles (published or forthcoming) in the queue, email Mark Mather (mmather@prb.org). (Researchers may also submit items using an online form, but email is fastest and simplest.) See recent research briefs here.
Our next Brown Bag Seminar is Wednesday, March 11th at 12pm PT. Hans-Peter Kohler, FJ Warren Professor of Demography in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, will present, “Aging Against The Odds: Biosocial Perspectives on Health & ADRD in Malawi.” The event will take place in Room 310 in the Social Sciences Building and will also be available via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 985 2901 0198 Password: DEMOG_BB) See the full event details here. Our YouTube channel is here. Visit our Brown Bag event page for both past and upcoming talks here.
Take advantage of the diverse perspectives and expertise within our membership by nominating yourself or a colleague for a Population Association of America leadership position. This organization is guided by members who volunteer their time and expertise to support the field, and the Nominating Committee is currently preparing the slate for the 2026 election. Self-nominations and suggestions are welcome.
The positions available for nomination are:
- President-Elect
Three-year term, serve as program co-chair for PAA 2028, then lead PAA as President and Past President. - Vice President-Elect
Two-year term, serve as program co-chair for PAA 2028, assist in leadership with PAA President. - Member, Board of Directors
Three-year term, serve on PAA leadership body. - Member, Publications Committee
Three-year term, works with two other members to oversee Demography and other PAA publications. - Member, Nominating Committee
One-year term, works with two other elected members to propose slate of candidates for the 2027 election.
Please submit your nomination through this form. Nominations will be accepted through March 25, 2026.
See further announcements and opportunities below.
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EVENTS
March 9 | 12-1:30pm | Goldman School of Public Policy | Michael Clemens, Professor of Economics at George Mason University, a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, and a Distinguished Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for Global Development. “International Students and Innovation: Evidence from Restrictions on US-trained Foreign STEM Workers.” Room 105, 2607 Hearst.
March 9 | 12-1:30pm | Institute of Human Development | Brian Keum, Acting Associate Professor, Community Health Sciences Division, UC Berkeley, and Giovanni Ramos, Assistant Professor, Psychology, UC Berkeley. “Promoting Adolescent Wellbeing and Preventing Harm in Digital Spaces.” RSVP here. 1102 Berkeley Way West.
March 9 | 2-3:30pm | Sociology Department Colloquium Series | Abigail Saguy, Professor of Sociology, UCLA. “Gender Collisions: Political and Scholarly Debates Over Sex and Gender.” 402 Social Sciences Building or Zoom. See further event details.
March 11 | 12-1:05pm | UC Berkeley Demography Seminar Series | Hans-Peter Kohler, FJ Warren Professor of Demography in the Department of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. “Aging Against The Odds: Biosocial Perspectives on Health & ADRD in Malawi.” 310 Social Sciences Building and Zoom. Event details here. Meeting ID: 985 2901 0198 Password: DEMOG_BB
CALLS
AI Day for Federal Statistics 2026. Do you use artificial intelligence (AI) to support federal statistics? The Committee on National Statistics, the Federal Committee on Statistical Methodology, and the National Institute of Statistical Sciences are seeking abstracts for posters to feature during the second AI Day for Federal Statistics workshop on April 30, 2026. Submit an abstract to include your work in a poster session for the upcoming AI Day of Federal Statistics workshop. Applications with abstracts are due by March 26, 2026. Learn more.
Call for New Scientific Panels. The IUSSP Council will hold its first meeting in April and invites IUSSP members to submit proposals for new Scientific Panels. These member-driven Panels play a central role in shaping IUSSP’s research and training activities. The Council is particularly interested in supporting new Panels that address issues of high scientific and/or policy relevance. Proposals for new Panels should focus on topics of clear substantive interest and/or innovative methodologies or new types of data. Proposals may also include significant training components. Members considering submitting a proposal are encouraged to consult the Guidelines for IUSSP Panels and to review the list of current and past Panels available on the IUSSP website. While some of the current Panels may request a short extension of their mandate or submit a new proposal, others have now completed their planned activities.
We look forward to receiving your proposals. To propose a new Scientific Panel, please log in as an IUSSP member and submit your proposal online at: http://www.iussp.org/en/proposals-new-iussp-panels
The deadline to submit proposals to be reviewed at the next Council meeting is 15 March 2026. For any questions, please send an email to: contact@iussp.org
NTA AFRICA CONFERENCE 4th edition, “Generational Economy and Care Economics at the Heart of Public Policies in Africa” Mbour, Senegal, 28-30 July 2026.
Deadline for submissions: 15 April 2026
The Conference on Population and Development in Africa is a flagship biennial conference of the National Transfer Accounts Network (NTA-Africa). The global National Transfer Accounts Network (NTA Network) is a network of researchers working on incorporating population age structure into the estimation of economic progress. The NTA methodology has been recognized as an effective tool for estimating both the first and second demographic dividends. It focuses on relevant policies for governments worldwide that can lead them to development. By providing a framework for understanding the impact of changing population age structures on national economies, generational economics through national transfer accounts allows for the full integration of population dynamics into sustainable development planning, which is crucial for understanding the role of harnessing demographic dividends in achieving the 2030 Agenda.
For more information on the conference here. See here for abstract submission guidelines.
Submissions can be made in English or in French.
WORKSHOPS
Panel Study of Income Dynamics Summer Workshop. Ann Arbor, MI. June 15-19th, 2026. This five-day workshop will orient participants to the content and structure of the core PSID interview, its special topics modules, and its supplemental studies, including the Child Development Supplement (CDS), the Transition into Adulthood Supplement (TAS), and the 2013 Rosters and Transfers Module. In addition we will discuss topics including the genomics data collected from children and adults as well as new data files which explain family relationships and demographic characteristics over time.
Eligibility: The workshop is designed for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, and research professionals.
Software: Participants should be familiar with Stata, SAS or R, but all examples used in the workshop will be in Stata. R code will be available for each lab as well.
Applications from graduate students and postdoctoral fellows must include a letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor, project manager, or department chair.
Fee: $100 for those accepted into the workshop.
Travel and lodging coverage is available for graduate students and postdocs who need financial assistance. Application Deadline is April 15th. See the full workshop description for more information, including application requirements. Contact psidhelp@umich.edu with any questions.
Barcelona Four Seasons School of Demography Courses Open. The Barcelona Four Seasons School of Demography (Bcn4Seasons) School offers short courses on relevant topics and techniques in social sciences under the guidance of experts. Registrations for the Bcn4Seasons School 2026 courses are open. See more.
FUNDING
HEADS Center Pilot Grants
- Full Proposal Deadline: March 13, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT
- Themes: (1) Identifying and quantifying the range of ADRD care needs and related economic consequences; (2) Examining how the organization and financing of services and technology affect accessibility, affordability, and quality of ADRD care
- Recipients will be eligible for the Emerging Scholars program, which provides additional mentoring support, peer mentoring and community building opportunities, and grant preparation activities
- Learn more and apply
Butler-Williams Scholars Program
- Applications Due: March 31, 2026
- The National Institute on Aging invites applications for the Butler-Williams Scholars Program
- Learn more and apply here
Interdisciplinary Network on Rural Population Health and Aging (INRPHA)
- Proposal Due Date: April 10, 2026
- Funded by the National Institute on Aging
- Invites investigators to submit proposals for pilot research that enhances understanding of the multilevel and multidimensional drivers of rural health and aging trends and disparities
- Investigators may request up to $35,000
- Access the RFP
Gateway Exposome Coordinating Center Pilot Projects
- Proposal Due Date: April 13, 2026
- The Gateway Exposome Coordinating Center (GECC) is seeking pilot projects that advance research on environmental exposures over the life course — the “exposome” — that affect Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (ADRD) risk, resilience, and disparities
- GECC’s pilot project webpage for more information
National Dementia Workforce Study (NDWS) Cycle 3 Pilot Grants
- Application Deadline: April 27, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
- Expected Award Date: October 1, 2026
- Proposals accepted for high-impact research studies using NDWS survey data and linked data sources
- Two categories of awards available:
- Small Awards: Up to $80,000 total costs per award (direct costs not to exceed $50,000); best for projects that only use NDWS survey data and/or are primarily descriptive
- Large Awards: Up to $160,000 total costs per award (direct costs not to exceed $100,000); best for more complicated projects, particularly those involving linked data and/or CMS data
- The number of each award type will be determined based on the quality of applications
- Learn more and apply