Investigating how improving education can reduce violence
Official title: RFA-CE-23-004: Experimental Evidence on the Effects of Academic Remediation on Violence
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10908246 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at whether extra help in school, like one-on-one tutoring, can help reduce violence among students who have struggled with learning during the pandemic, and it's designed for schools in Chicago to see what works best.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $383,599 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CE003582-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908246 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are students in urban and rural areas who have experienced significant learning losses due to the pandemic.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not students or who have not been affected by educational disruptions during the pandemic may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines the relationship between academic remediation and violence, particularly in the context of learning losses caused by the pandemic. By partnering with the University of Chicago and Chicago Public Schools, the study aims to conduct randomized controlled trials to determine if enhanced educational strategies, such as high-dosage tutoring, can effectively reduce violence. The research will analyze historical data and implement new trials to assess the impact of educational interventions on violence-related outcomes. This approach seeks to provide evidence that could inform public policy and educational practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to effective educational strategies that significantly reduce violence in communities affected by learning loss.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in using educational interventions to improve outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ludwig, Jens — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Ludwig, Jens
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.