An Experimental Journey into Inclusion and Diversity in Academia

Last registered on March 24, 2026
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Pre-Trial

Trial Information

General Information

Title
An Experimental Journey into Inclusion and Diversity in Academia
RCT ID
AEARCTR-0018147
Initial registration date
March 16, 2026

Initial registration date is when the trial was registered.

It corresponds to when the registration was submitted to the Registry to be reviewed for publication.

First published
March 24, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT

First published corresponds to when the trial was first made public on the Registry after being reviewed.

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Primary Investigator

Name
Elena Stancanelli
Affiliation
Paris School of Economics
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Other Primary Investigator(s)

PI Name
Amariliz Felizes
PI Affiliation
ISEG
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PI Name
Tianhao Wang
PI Affiliation
Paris School of Economics
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PI Name
Carmen Nastase
PI Affiliation
University Stefan cel Mare of Suceava
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PI Name
Otilia Bordeianu
PI Affiliation
University Stefan cel Mare of Suceava
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PI Name
Gokten Dogangun
PI Affiliation
Abdullah Gül University, Kayseri, Turkey & METU
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PI Name
Zelal Ozdemir
PI Affiliation
Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey
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PI Name
Asuman Ozgur
PI Affiliation
Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey & METU
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Additional Trial Information

Status
In development
Start date
2026-05-11
End date
2027-12-30
Keywords
Behavior, Gender
Additional Keywords
Gender, Gender Diversity, Inclusion, Academia
JEL code(s)
J16
Secondary IDs
2026-009
Prior work
This trial does not extend or rely on any prior RCTs.
Abstract
Through the lens of an interdisciplinary approach -embracing quantitative gender economics, innovation research and gender studies- interactive theater activities are planned
with the aim to elicit biases and obstacles to inclusion and diversity in academia, as well as to raise awareness. Building on these interactive theater experiences, a short online experimental survey will be designed, and implemented, to explore attitudes and opinions about gender inclusion in academia.


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Registration Citation

Citation
Bordeianu, Otilia et al. 2026. "An Experimental Journey into Inclusion and Diversity in Academia ." AEA RCT Registry. March 24. https://doi.org/10.1257/rct.18147-1.0
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Experimental Details

Interventions

Intervention(s)
Through the lens of an interdisciplinary approach -embracing quantitative gender economics, innovation research and gender studies- interactive theater activities are planned. The aim of these interactive participatory theater activities is to elicit biases and obstacles to inclusion and diversity in academia, as well as to raise awareness. Building on these theater experiences, a short online survey will be designed and implemented. .
Intervention Start Date
2026-05-11
Intervention End Date
2027-05-31

Primary Outcomes

Primary Outcomes (end points)
Survey answers about participants' attitudes and opinions. Likert scales may be used to frame the relative questions in the online survey.
Primary Outcomes (explanation)

Secondary Outcomes

Secondary Outcomes (end points)
Secondary Outcomes (explanation)

Experimental Design

Experimental Design
We plan to run an experimental journey on gender inclusion in academia, drawing both on interactive theater performances, and an online survey. The aim is to raise awareness on gender inclusion challenges and find solutions.
Experimental Design Details
Not available
Randomization Method
The randomization will be done by the computer procedure.
Randomization Unit
Randomization units are the individual who will take the online survey.
Was the treatment clustered?
No

Experiment Characteristics

Sample size: planned number of clusters
We expect to approach people from different institutions mostly in Europe, and mostly academic, including faculty, students, and possibly also administrators; as well as experts from the government and other research institutions.
Sample size: planned number of observations
1000 to 5,000 people to answer the survey.
Sample size (or number of clusters) by treatment arms
1000 to 5,000 people.
Minimum detectable effect size for main outcomes (accounting for sample design and clustering)
We will use statistical tools, regressions, and use standard significance levels.
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IRB

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

IRB Name
Institutional Review Board Paris School of Economics
IRB Approval Date
2026-02-20
IRB Approval Number
2026-009
Analysis Plan