Understanding how young people's transitions to adulthood affect inequality in Tanzania
Official title: Transitions to adulthood and transmission of inequality as seen in a 30-year panel from Kagera, Tanzania
Funded at Univ of Maryland, College Park · NIH-11029384 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how young people in Tanzania grow up and how their experiences, like education and health care, affect their chances of doing well in life and earning money, while also considering their families and communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of Maryland, College Park NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (College Park, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | February 28, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $591,519 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HD116893-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11029384 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include young individuals aged 0-21 from the Kagera region of Tanzania, as well as their families.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not from the Kagera region or who are outside the age range of 0-21 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the transitions to adulthood among young people in Tanzania and how these transitions impact economic inequality. By utilizing a 30-year panel of data from the Kagera region, the project will track individuals from childhood into adulthood, focusing on their education, health care access, and migration patterns. The study will also explore family dynamics and resource allocation within households, providing a comprehensive view of how these factors influence intergenerational mobility. Participants will include both original respondents and their children, allowing for a rich analysis of long-term trends.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide insights that help improve educational and health policies for young people in Tanzania, ultimately reducing poverty and inequality.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar longitudinal studies, indicating that tracking individuals over time can yield valuable insights into social and economic mobility.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of Maryland, College Park
College Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Leonard, Kenneth Lynch — Univ of Maryland, College Park
- Study coordinator: Leonard, Kenneth Lynch
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.