> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.simpler.grants.gov/design-and-research/user-research.md).

# User research

The Simpler.Grants.gov team regularly conducts user research to inform our design work, including usability tests and user interviews.

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We also use participatory design practices as part of our research toolkit. Over eight months, members of a cohort of real Grants.gov users work with the product and design team sign practices to influence the user experience of Simpler.Grants.gov.