J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab): Scholarship for African Students

J-PAL (Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab) Africa at the University of Cape Town offers research fellowships for African researchers to work on randomized evaluations addressing poverty, health, education, and social protection challenges in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Quick Facts — J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab)

Host CountrySouth Africa
Academic LevelPostdoctoral
Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2026

Who Is Eligible for J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab)?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applicants must be studying at the Postdoctoral level.

How to Apply for J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab)

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application before December 31, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab)?

J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab) is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the Postdoctoral level.

What does J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab) cover?

This scholarship scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

When is the deadline for J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab)?

The application deadline is December 31, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for J-PAL Africa Research Fellowship (Poverty Action Lab) from Africa?

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