Application Deadline: April 30, 2024, at 11:59 pm EEST (GMT+2)
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is inviting applications for its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Scholars Fellowship which creates a pathway for MENA region-based researchers to build skills and experience to design and conduct randomized evaluations of poverty reduction and social development policies and programs.
Over a two-year fellowship, selected scholars will build networks, have access to mentorship from the J-PAL affiliate network, participate in a dedicated training program, and have the opportunity to contribute to a randomized evaluation with J-PAL MENA. Each Fellow will receive a USD$15,000 stipend over the two-year fellowship period. Stipends will support Fellows’ participation and commitment to fellowship program activities.
Eligibility
- Candidates should be specialized in Economics and/or relevant disciplines (such as public policy, political science, public health, statistics, etc.)
- Track 1 – PhD Students: This track is open for candidates that are currently pursuing a PhD in economics or a related discipline.
- It includes those whose nationalities are from the MENA region and are enrolled in PhD programs at universities in or outside the MENA region.
- Track 2 – Academic scholars: This track is open for candidates who have completed a PhD in economics or a related discipline and are affiliated with a MENA academic institution.
- High-level of proficiency (fluent or native) in Arabic and English.
- Proficiency in Stata or R are highly recommended.
Requirements
- Candidates should be able to contribute to research projects related to applied microeconomics and poverty alleviation in sectors such as education, health, climate change among others.
- Candidates have to be keen on running randomized evaluations (but not necessarily have prior experience conducting them).
- Candidates should be motivated and organized to work independently, and to deliver on their responsibilities as part of a multi-year research project team.
Application Details
- Resume
- Cover letter
The selection process of the short-listed candidates will include a first round of applications screening by J-PAL MENA senior staff, and the following step will be an interview with the J-PAL affiliates selection committee. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the end of May 2024.
For more information about the programme, contact ME**********@po**************.org.
