J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab)

The J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship places African researchers in a funded, cohort-style research fellowship to work on randomized evaluations addressing poverty, health, education, and social protection in sub-Saharan Africa. Fellowships are hosted by J-PAL Africa at the University of Cape Town and are intended for postdoctoral-level researchers. The fellowship provides research support and a stipend over a 12–24 month period.

Tuition coverage and may include living expenses and travel costs; research support and a stipend for the fellowship period.

Open to applicants from the listed African countries; applicants must be studying at the postdoctoral level.

Prepare academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and a personal statement and submit the application via the official provider website before the deadline.