The Joint Research Practices Working Group (JRP)

The Joint Research Practices Working Group (JRP) is a group of staff and faculty who are striving to make it easier for Penn research teams to conduct research that is more accessible and beneficial to all people. We are chartered by the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) and the Palliative and Advanced Illness Research (PAIR) Center.

JRP Mission

To promote research conduct based on shared principles of trust, fairness, and respect for persons.

JRP Objective

To develop and disseminate evidence-based, best practices and guidelines for the conduct of research the includes people from all backgrounds and represents the communities we serve to advance the science and practice of health equity.

Plain Language Guide

What is plain language, and why is it important? Review the slides from this workshop to learn more.

Inclusive Language Guide

This guide promotes the use of inclusive and non-discriminatory language among researchers for scientific communications, including manuscripts and grants.

Payment and Incentives Guide

This comprehensive guide offers advice on ethical and equity considerations, payment methods and timing, size of payment, and much more.

Quick Tips for Equitable Research Payments

Here’s a quick tip sheet to guide decision making around paying research subjects.

Participant-Centeredness Guide

This guide covers a variety of participant-centeredness topics that researchers should consider as they plan for their study budgets, protocols, and procedures.

Guide to Paying Research Participants

At Penn, multiple methods exist to pay a study participant. This guide outlines methods that may be available at Penn and considerations for choosing method(s).