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J-PAL MENA Scholars Fellowship

J-PAL MENA Scholars Fellowship

Supports MENA region researchers in randomised impact evaluation through capacity-building opportunities for poverty-oriented policy insights.

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The J-PAL MENA Scholars Fellowship is an annual two-year fellowship program designed to build the capacity of early-career researchers in the Middle East and North Africa to conduct rigorous randomised impact evaluations focused on poverty alleviation and social development. The program is co-funded by Community Jameel and the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, and is delivered through J-P…

Poverty alleviation, social development policy, and randomised impact evaluation in the MENA region.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: opportunitydesk.org