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About the Portal
Build and use evidence to improve lives
Evaluation.gov supports transparency and public engagement in evidence-building efforts across Federal agencies. To help Federal agencies meet their ambitious plans for building and using evidence, Evaluation.gov is piloting the Evidence Project Portal to raise awareness of Federal agency evidence needs and provide external researchers and members of the public with a way to learn more about and express interest in collaborating with agencies on these projects. With permission, OMB adapted the materials and processes on this site from the North Carolina Office of Strategic Partnerships and The Policy Lab at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Promote strong research collaboration at all stages of the agency's learning process
Federal agencies are seeking research partners from a wide range of disciplines, reflecting the fact that evidence-building needs are varied, as are the backgrounds and expertise best suited to address those needs. Where possible, project summaries include information about what types of expertise are likely needed; but if you have an idea for how to contribute that is different or not stated in the summary, please reach out.
Share knowledge about what works
Each announcement invites researchers to express their interest in working on a project. Agency project leads will hold a researcher interest meeting, inviting all those who expressed interest in the project. That meeting provides an opportunity to learn more about the evidence needs, ask questions, and explore the potential for collaborating with the agency. Projects that are scalable, sustainable, and that develop public, open-source resources will be prioritized.