In 2020 Kimberly reached out in order to connect with researchers to partner on a new project. Here's what she said afterwards, after the initial connections and as the partnerships were getting underway:

"We were looking to find academic partners to bolster our research expertise to conduct quasi-experimental research on political party support. r4i was extremely helpful in refining our pitch and getting it to the network quickly and connecting us with those interested in the partnership. We originally intended to choose one partner, but ultimately selected two partners because we were so impressed with the conversations we had. While our partnerships have just started, the initial conversations have already been very helpful to think about evaluation and research from a more academic perspective."

We connected Jesse with an electoral reform group that ultimately led to a formal collaboration that was a key part of his dissertation. Here's what he said about the process:

"My research focuses on the causes and consequences of election reform in the United States, particularly around its impact on the ability of voters to make their voices heard. With introductions made by research4impact, I was able to connect with an election reform group, which are often difficult for early-career researchers to gain access to. This initial connection resulted in a workable project, which served as the springboard to my entire dissertation. I can unequivocally say that without the help of Adam and research4impact, my academic career would not be where it are today."