Joint Research Practices
The Joint Research Practices Working Group (JRP) is a group of staff and faculty who are striving to make it easier for Penn research teams to conduct research that is more accessible and beneficial to all people. We are chartered by the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) and the Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center.
JRP Mission
To promote research conduct based on shared principles of trust, fairness, and respect for persons.
JRP Objective
To develop and disseminate evidence-based, best practices and guidelines for the conduct of research the includes people from all backgrounds and represents the communities we serve to advance the science and practice of health equity.
How We Hope to Help
The Joint Research Practices Toolkit
The JRP has developed a toolkit of practical guides and resources. They are free to use and available to everyone.
Language Interpretation
How do you use language services? This guide offers interpretation tips, including the do’s and don’ts of using an interpreter.
Readability
Guide
Take simple steps to increase patient access and improve the readability of study
materials.
Plain Language
Guide
What is plain language, and why is it important? Review the slides from this workshop to learn more.
Inclusive Language Guide
This guide promotes the use of inclusive and non-discriminatory language among researchers for scientific communications, including manuscripts and grants.
Payment and Incentives
This comprehensive guide offers advice on ethical and equity considerations, payment methods and timing, size of payment, and much more.
Quick Tips for Equitable Research Payments
Here’s a quick tip sheet to guide decision making around paying research subjects.
Participant-Centeredness Guide
This guide covers a variety of participant-centeredness topics that researchers should consider as they plan for their study budgets, protocols, and procedures.
Guide to Paying Research Participants
At Penn, multiple methods exist to pay a study participant. This document outlines methods that may be available at Penn and considerations for choosing methods.
Want to help?
Our goal is to promote a community of learning and sharing across our centers.
Stay up to date!
The JRP has a newsletter to keep you informed on new tools and resources. Find the winter 2024 newsletter here.
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Getting help for your project
Schedule a call with the JRP to discuss strategies for overcoming challenges in your research. The JRP will listen and share strategies based on the evidence and lived experiences conducting research at Penn.
Research Areas
Learn more about the Joint Research Practices
Interested in collaborating with the Joint Research Practices? Get in touch to learn more about how we can work together.