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J-PAL is invested in creating more opportunities for African researchers to develop and drive the research agenda on the African continent through the use of randomized evaluations.
The African Scholars Program provides funding, mentorship, and training opportunities to African researchers. The program is currently offered through five of J-PAL’s initiatives —CVI, DigiFI, HPI, JOI and LAI — meaning that scholars can apply for funding in those topic areas.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Each J-PAL initiatives has its own eligibility criteria, which is shown below and on the initiative-specific funding pages. Below are the different groups of Scholars that may be eligible for a given initiative.
Resident African Scholars: Those who have completed a PhD in Economics or a related field, and are based at an academic institution in sub-Saharan Africa.
Non-resident African Scholars: Those who went to high school in Africa, have completed their PhD in Economics or a related field, and are based at an academic institution outside of Africa.
Resident LMIC Scholars: Those who have completed a PhD in Economics or a related field, and are based at an academic institution in any lower- and middle-income country (LMIC).
Non-resident LMIC Scholars: Those who went to high school in an LMIC, have completed their PhD in Economics or a related field, and are based at an academic institution in a higher income country (HIC).
Note: Only 1 member of the research team needs to meet this definition.
For additional information about J-PAL funding opportunities and requirements, please consult the African Scholar FAQs
J-PAL Initiatives
J-PAL Initiatives
CVI fosters experimental research on crime and social and political violence. Crime violence and, conflict can hinder economic development and urban growth, and exacerbate governance challenges by fostering corruption and draining public sector resources. Given the wide reach of these adverse effects, the initiative funds evaluations that focus on preventing, mitigating, and responding to the effects of crime, violence, and conflict.
Eligibility: Resident LMIC Scholars
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DigiFI aims to generate rigorous evidence on how African governments, private companies, and NGOs can leverage digital payments and identification systems to improve lives through better public service delivery, governance, and financial inclusion.
Eligibility: Resident & non-resident African Scholars
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Jointly managed by J-PAL and the Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), HPI funds research aimed at equipping humanitarian actors with a greater understanding of cost-effective, scalable, and context-sensitive solutions to prevent and remedy physical, psychological, social, and legal harm against conflict-affected populations.
Eligibility: Resident & non-resident LMIC Scholars
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JOI aims to generate a body of policy-relevant rigorous research that addresses pressing labor market challenges. Knowledge gaps include questions about supply and matching, job creation, preparing workers for the future of jobs, and identifying and supporting high-growth entrepreneurs.
Eligibility: Resident African Scholars only
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LAI seeks to improve global learning outcomes for children in low- and middle-income countries by conducting research on how to increase foundational literacy, numeracy, and holistic skills for early childhood, primary, and lower-secondary students, with a focus on inclusion and marginalized children.
Eligibility: Resident African Scholars only
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