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Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL)

@ripilab.bsky.social
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RIPIL is based at American University. Founded in 2020, RIPIL investigates pressing topics in international peace, security, development, and humanitarian response with the aim of translating scholarly research into real policy solutions.

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Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) @ripilab.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Universities create public goods, but explaining impact isn’t enough. We launch our RIPIL Working Paper series with a timely contribution by Barclay et al. that shows how to facilitate research impact and sets a research agenda for political science. Read and share! www.ripilab.com/working-papers
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Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) @ripilab.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
RIPIL welcomed four new Research Fellows this summer to power our research translation work with the Translating Research into Action Center (TRAC) at American University! Learn more about them www.ripilab.com/researchfell... and engage with TRAC www.american.edu/centers/trac/.
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Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) @ripilab.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Meet Dr. Scovia Aweko! She is a postdoctoral fellow with the RIPIL-LPI policy-practice-partnership. Her research on the Kenyan Maandamano explores how mobilizers leverage events to recruit and sustain participation in movements. Follow her work here: www.linkedin.com/in/scovia-aw....
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Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) @ripilab.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
Meet Dr. Alex Maxwell! Alex is a postdoctoral fellow with the RIPIL-LPI policy-practice-partnership. His work explores men’s roles and male allyship in Women, Peace, and Security programs, in collaboration with community partners in Kenya. Follow his work here: www.linkedin.com/in/alexlmaxw...
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Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) @ripilab.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Meet Dr. Chris Grady! As a Research Fellow with RIPIL, Chris is leading the development of a primer to improve how we measure the societal impact of research by providing design options tailored to different stages of the research-to-impact process. Follow his work here: cdgrady21.github.io.
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Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) @ripilab.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Meet Dr. Rachel George! As a Co-Creation Fellow with Bridging the Gap and RIPIL, Rachel has led the development of a new training module on research co-creation and translation. She is also supporting our team with the launch of a new, cross-disciplinary publication focused on research impact.
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Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) @ripilab.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Coming Soon! We’re putting the finishing touches on our new Working Papers series, where we’ll share early-stage research, field insights, and methodological innovations from across our projects. Check back shortly to explore fresh ideas in progress and join the conversation as they evolve.
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