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The Institute partnered with the Yidan Prize Foundation to build a network of global leaders and researchers in education, social psychology, and behavioral economics.

Carol Dweck, Mary Murphy and David Yeager present research at the virtual SXSW EDU 2020 Keynote on the research in science of human motivation for the next decade
Areas of Focus
The TxBSPI seeks to be a central organizing structure at UT Austin for social and behavioral science research focused on solutions to inequality in the pathways to adulthood.
Research Initiatives
Current Major Collaborative Research Initiatives
Programs
Visiting Scholar Fellowships
Residential and non-residential fellowships for prominent external scholars in academia and industry to contribute to TxBSPI initiatives.

Affiliated Faculty Program
Program for UT Austin faculty to benefit from TxBSPI resources and launch novel research programs.

Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship
Bridge program for junior scholars to receive training and mentoring to prepare for graduate school.
