Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) · Project AI Evidence (PAIE)

Bourse PAIE Scholars Program au J-PAL, post-doctorat

This scholarship has not been translated into English yet. The facts below are still accurate. Read the French version

  • Level Post-doctorate
  • Funding Partial funding
  • Language Anglais
  • Verified on 26 September 2026
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This program supports researchers based in low- and middle-income countries in Africa and Asia to conduct evaluations on artificial intelligence, providing specialized training, mentorship, and a 1,000 USD award upon successful completion of the program requirements. Applications close on 16 October 2026, that is 9 days.

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Deadlines

IntakeDeadlineStatus
2026-202716 October 202612 PM ETOpen

Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Affiliation universitaire principale dans un pays LMIC d'Asie ou d'Afrique.

Assets

  • Expérience préalable en évaluations randomisées.

Watch points

  • La sélection initiale ne garantit pas le financement ultérieur.

What is actually funded

  • Living stipend · 1 000 USD/forfait
  • Allocation de formation
  • Subvention de développement de proposition et voyage
    Partially covered.
  • Financement de projet pilote
    Partially covered.
  • Mentorat de recherche

Not covered: Tuition

Countries covered

Postdoctoral level researchers living in low or middle income countries in Asia or Africa, holding a PhD in economics or a relevant empirical discipline, with a main university affiliation in an eligible country, working English proficiency, and advanced quantitative training.. The country scope is not listed in the page text and instead points to an external document. If you have dual affiliation, recent relocation, or any doubt about your country's status, verify this before investing heavily in the application.

Application pathway

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  1. 01

    Check the conditions

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  2. 02

    Prepare the documents

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  3. 03

    Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. 04

    Track the cycle

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Documents to prepare or confirm

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  • CVCurriculum Vitae académique.
  • Exemples de recherche1 à 3 exemples de travaux de recherche.
  • Déclarations écritesExpérience de recherche, expérience en évaluations randomisées, intérêt pour l'IA et le programme.
  • Note de concept (Concept note)Description de l'idée de recherche et potentiel d'évaluation randomisée.

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What we verified

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  • Ouverture des candidatures le 17 septembre 2026

    Method: Lecture directe

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