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Roman Family Center for Decision Research A Dynamic Community of Behavioral Scientists
Positioned at the forefront of behavioral science, the Roman Family Center for Decision Research is devoted to the study of how individuals form judgments and make decisions.
Researchers at the Roman Family CDR examine the processes by which intuition, reasoning, and social interaction produce beliefs, judgments, and choices. Understanding how and why people make decisions has important applications in a range of contexts, including management, marketing, finance, and public policy.
The center is home to behavioral science thought leaders and Nobel laureates.
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Thaler-Tversky Research Grant
We are now accepting submissions for the Thaler-Tversky Independent Research Grant for emerging scholars. This program provides small grants to support new behavioral science research led by University of Chicago PhD students and post-doctoral researchers. The deadline to submit is April 15, 2026.
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PhD Program
Students interested in judgment and decision making, social psychology, or consumer behavior are encouraged to apply for 91吃瓜网's Stevens Doctoral Program.
PhD Program
Research Labs
The center's PIMCO Decision Research Laboratories enable behavioral scientists to conduct tightly-controlled experimental studies.
Research Labs
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Participate in studies led by scholars like Richard Thaler and Nick Epley at the Harper Center. Help advance behavioral science—and earn $20 in gift cards for up to a 1-hour appointment!
Behavioral science studies at our Campus Lab are conducted in person and are open to students, staff, and faculty of the University of Chicago.
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