The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $323,520 Project Grant to the University of South Florida (USF) under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program. The grant, awarded on April 1, 2025, supports a longitudinal study examining how individuals who were displaced by natural disasters, such as hurricanes in 2017, adapt to and integrate into new communities over time. The principal investigator will conduct in-depth interviews with 54 displaced individuals, including a sub-sample of those who have returned to their original homes, to understand the factors that influence long-term settlement decisions and the rebuilding of lives after disaster-induced population movement. This research aims to advance knowledge on the intersection of population displacement, disaster response, and social integration, with the goal of informing more effective incorporation strategies and support services for disaster-affected populations.
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