News
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James Ziliak interviewed for Marketplace Morning Report
May 2016
Dr. James Ziliak, UKCPR director, appeared on the Marketplace morning edition, April 28, 2016 edition, in a piece titled Getting Enough Food is Still a Problem for Many Americans. The report highlights research conducted by the Feeding America organization and points to persistent food insecurity problems for some Americans.
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Dissertation research funding opportunity from OPRE/ACF/HHS
May 2015
The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has published a funding opportunity announcement to support dissertation research by doctoral students using behavioral science approaches to study questions related to social services programs and policies. These grants are intended to build the capacity of the research field to apply a behavioral science lens to issues facing low-income families and other vulnerable groups in the United States.