University of Utah
For Support Of Research On Congress
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Amount$63,669
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Program
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Date Awarded8/25/2017
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Term24 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Overview
This research project, led by political scientists James Curry and Frances Lee, of the University of Utah and University of Maryland, respectively, will explore why bipartisan lawmaking persists despite so much partisan and procedural change. Building on an influential set of papers and analysis, this new wave of research will improve our collective understanding of Congress and the possibilities for improving how the institution functions.
About the Grantee
Grantee Website
www.utah.edu
Address
201 President's Circle Room 201, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, United States
Grants to this Grantee
for a study on socioeconomic outcomes of LARC uptake
This research project will examine the long-term impact of increased access to the most effective methods of contraception on unintended pregnancy and socioeconomic outcomes. This project will generate much-needed longitudinal data on the impact of unintended pregnancy on education, jobs, and need for public assistance.
for a study of contraceptive failure with unprotected intercourse 5-14 days prior to initiation
A recent small study found that 25-50 percent of women seeking emergency contraception at a family planning clinic were not able to receive the most effective form of emergency contraception, the copper IUD, because current guidelines exclude women who have had unprotected sex more than 5 days ago. This grant would support a study to test whether the copper IUD is effective at preventing pregnancy for this group of women. The results could significantly expand who is eligible for this extremely effective method of contraception.
