Notes for Applicants on Power Analysis in Experimental and Non-Experimental Designs - Arnold Ventures
Guidance from Arnold Ventures on conducting and reporting power analyses for experimental and non-experimental research proposals, including methodologies, examples, and resources.
Funder: Arnold Ventures
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (Opens) | June 2026 (LOI/Full Submission)
Funding Amounts: Award size varies by project; supports full costs of rigorous social policy research studies.
Summary: Supports rigorous research using RCTs or strong quasi-experimental designs to build and evaluate evidence-based solutions in key social policy areas.
Key Information: Letters of interest (max 3 pages) are required for initial submission.
Description
Arnold Ventures invites proposals for research that advances evidence-based solutions to pressing social challenges in the United States. Through two anticipated Requests for Proposals (RFPs)—one focused on Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and another on strong quasi-experimental research—the funder seeks to identify, evaluate, and scale effective programs, policies, and interventions. Applicants must demonstrate rigorous methodological approaches and are required to include detailed power analyses in their submissions.
