QuantBridge is an initiative I co-founded with Vanessa Owusu Ansah of Lancaster University and Danny Turkson of UNC Chapel Hill. We connect early-career researchers with applied quantitative training, research opportunities, and professional development resources.
Fall 2026 Call for Papers · Deadline August 1, 2026Join the QuantBridge community →
Fall 2026 Call for Papers
QuantBridge invites master’s and doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and especially scholars on the academic job market to present ongoing applied quantitative research in public policy, economics, sociology, and related social science disciplines during its Fall 2026 series.
Submission deadline: August 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
What We Do
Applied Quantitative Training
Training in contemporary causal-inference and applied econometric methods, combining conceptual foundations with live software applications.
Research Presentations
Opportunities for early-career scholars to present ongoing research, receive feedback, and connect with a wider research community.
Capacity Development
Conversations with experienced researchers on publishing, research design, professional development, and navigating academic careers.
2026 Program
Phase I · February–March 2026
Session 1 · Canonical Difference-in-Differences
Theory: Saturday, February 7 · Application: Saturday, February 21 · 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Facilitator: Olanrewaju Yusuff , Georgia State University
Session 2 · Staggered Difference-in-Differences
Theory: Friday, March 6 · Application: Thursday, March 20
Facilitator: Dr. Augustine Denteh , Davidson College
Phase II · July–August 2026
Session 3 · Instrumental Variables
Theory and application: Friday, July 24 · 6:00 PM ET
Facilitator: Dr. Isaac Koomson , The University of Queensland
Session 4 · Publishing in High-Impact Journals
Friday, July 31 · 1:00 PM ET
Facilitator: Dr. Jessica Leight , International Food Policy Research Institute
Session 5 · Regression Discontinuity Design
Theory and application: Friday, August 7 · 12:00 PM ET
Facilitator: Dr. Samuel Kwabena Obeng , University of Warwick
Session Recordings and Materials
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For more information, collaboration, facilitation, or support, contact:
Kingsford Onyina:
konyina@charlotte.edu
Vanessa Owusu Ansah:
v.owusuansah@lancaster.ac.uk
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Profile
Danny Turkson:
dturkson@unc.edu
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Website