Drs. Iuliia Shybalkina and David Agrawal Awarded UNITE General Pilot Grant for Research on 'Race and Local Revenue Systems

Dr. Iuliia Shybalkina and Dr. David Agrawal have been selected as the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator, respectively, for a UNITE General Pilot Grant focused on research titled "Race and Local Revenue Systems." This grant initiative is designed to provide support to projects that examine racial equity through the lens of humanities and humanistic social sciences. Their selection underscores the significance of their research in addressing the complex issues surrounding race and local revenue systems.

UNITE, established as a part of the University of Kentucky’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Master Plan in August 2020, aims to bring together diverse groups of investigators and researchers to focus on equity-related research. The project aligns with the broader goal of the UNITE Research Priority Area, which seeks to promote impactful research on equity and enhance diversity at the University of Kentucky.

Dr. Shybalkina and Dr. Agrawal's collaboration is a testament to their expertise in the field and their commitment to advancing knowledge in areas critical to societal well-being. Their project promises to contribute significantly to our understanding of racial equity within the context of local revenue systems. As they delve into this research, we anticipate valuable insights that will enrich both academic discourse and our approach to fostering diversity and equity within the university community.

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