J-PAL’s MENA Scholars Fellowship 2026 for Researchers

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J-PAL MENA (Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab) and partner institutions United States 2026

Information

The J-PAL’s MENA Scholars Fellowship 2026 is a two-year fellowship designed for MENA region-based researchers to develop skills in designing and conducting randomized evaluations of poverty reduction and social development policies. Fellows participate in mentoring, training, networking, and contribute to a randomized evaluation within the region, with additional opportunities for media coverage and policy engagement.

Benefits

USD 15,000 stipend; mentorship from the J-PAL affiliate network; access to training and MIT MicroMasters courses; networking opportunities; media guidance and policyEvent participation; potential to design an evaluation project.

Eligibility

MENA region-based researchers; two tracks for PhD students and academic scholars; proficiency in Arabic and English; familiarity with Stata or R recommended; interest in impact evaluation in poverty and development in the MENA region.

Application

Complete the application form and provide a resume and a cover letter; apply via the provided Google Forms link.

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserJ-PAL MENA (Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab) and partner institutions

LocationUnited States

Study level PhD / Doctoral, Postdoc

Open toOpen to researchers based in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with affiliations to institutions in or outside the region.

Economics / Finance Social Sciences

Other editions of this programme

2027 MENA Junior Fellowship 2026–2027
Deadline August 16, 2026

2026 Social Sciences Lab – MENA Junior Fellowship 2026
Deadline August 16, 2026

2026 Scholars Incubator Program 2026: Global Research Fellowship…

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