ONGOING PD&R Research Partnerships
Unsolicited proposals accepted year-round. No fixed deadline. Requires a 50% cost share from philanthropic or governmental sources.
Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Authority | Federal Register Notice, April 13, 2012 (PDF) |
| Funding Type | Cooperative Agreement |
| Cost Share | 50% from philanthropy, government agencies, or combination |
| Submission | ResearchPartnerships@hud.gov |
| LLC Eligible? | YES — open to "outside entities" |
Current Research Priorities
1. HUD Demonstrations
Gleaning knowledge from outcomes of HUD pilot and demonstration programs.
2. Housing as a Platform
Understanding how housing improves quality of life (health, education, employment).
3. American Housing Survey
Increasing analytical use of AHS microdata.
4. Housing Technology
Innovations in housing construction methods, materials, and systems.
Previously Funded Partners
| Organization | Topic |
|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School | How housing affects young children |
| Urban Institute | MTO — housing assistance leavers |
| Urban Institute | HOST Demonstration |
| Boston Medical Center / BU | Healthy Start in Housing — maternal outcomes |
| Washington State DSHS | Housing assistance and health systems data linkage |
| Johns Hopkins / Harvard | Landlords and HCV access |
| MDRC | FSS employment intervention for Section 8 |
| RAND | Chicago Regional Housing Choice Initiative |
| Ohio State University | Reverse mortgages and aging in place |
| Univ. of Florida / Shimberg | LIHTC and HCV neighborhood evaluation |
| Univ. of Maryland / Census / Harvard | Intergenerational housing outcomes |
| Middlebury College / USDA | High-cost lending in rural America |
How to Submit
- Develop a research concept aligned with one of the four priority areas above.
- Identify cost-share partners (foundations, state/local agencies, other federal programs) to cover 50% of costs.
- Email your proposal to ResearchPartnerships@hud.gov
Contact & Links
- About Research Partnerships
- Cost Share Requirements
- Research Proposals
- Research Priorities
- FAQ on Research Partnerships (PDF)
- Federal Register Notice (PDF)
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| ResearchPartnerships@hud.gov | |
| Phone | (202) 708-3061 (not toll-free) |
| HUD, Office of University Partnerships, 451 7th St SW, Room 8226, Washington DC 20410 — ATTN: Research Partnerships |