Offering a new model in the world of research
How we work
OpenResearch is a nonprofit research organization with a startup mentality.
We operationalize complex research projects to test ideas, evaluate tools, and generate new data, especially in areas where proposed solutions to emerging challenges outpace existing evidence.
Unconditional Cash Study
The most comprehensive study of unconditional cash in the U.S. to date
About the study
Three thousand people received monthly cash transfers for three years.
Approximately one-third of participants, the recipient group, received $1,000 a month. The remaining two-thirds, the control group, received $50 a month.
Current Initiatives
Economic Resilience
We’re expanding our work on unconditional cash. This includes the Unconditional Cash Study Public Dataset and RISE, a mixed-methods study of people’s lives, using cash as a lens to understand the conditions shaping economic stability and opportunity in rural communities.
Reimagining Research
We’re innovating approaches to improve how research is done. From AI-assisted qualitative analysis to adaptive surveys, we aim to better capture the complexities of people’s lives and ensure a broader range of voices are represented.
AI & Society
We’re launching research in new domains, including exploring whether access to AI tools—paired with education—can help reduce divides, expand access to the benefits of emerging technology, and open new pathways to participation and shared prosperity.
Latest Findings
