Apply for the Fully-funded UJALA African Scholars Program 2026
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The UJALA African Scholars Program supports African scholars in leading rigorous, policy-relevant impact evaluations in agriculture worldwide, addressing the fact that despite growing interest in evidence-based policymaking, many scholars still lack the resources and support needed to run high-quality randomized evaluations.
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- UJALA’s research agenda
- UJALA will officially launch the UJALA African Scholars Program during an in-person event at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) Rabat campus on 17 September 2025. The event will present the program’s goals, structure, and opportunities for African scholars interested in conducting high-quality impact evaluations.
- Applications are now open for the UJALA African Scholars Program! Eligible scholars can apply by completing the application form. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2025.
- For more information about the application process, selection, or program components, please refer to our FAQ document.
- We also encourage you to sign up through our African Scholars Registry, which we use to share information about upcoming funding opportunities and related announcements.
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- During the first phase of the program, some scholars might be recommended to complete one or two courses from the Data, Economics, and Design of Policy MicroMasters (DEDP), particularly if they are new to impact evaluation or need a refresher on key concepts. Course fees will be covered by UJALA.
- Each funded scholar is paired with a J-PAL affiliated or invited researcher who provides tailored, hands-on guidance throughout the grant period.
- Each funded scholar is paired with a J-PAL affiliated or invited researcher who provides tailored, hands-on guidance throughout the grant period.
- J-PAL Scholars who have successfully completed a pilot under another J-PAL initiative or regional office may apply directly for UJALA pilot funding through our RFP process, without going through the UJALA Scholars Program training and workshop. See our webpage or the FAQ document for more information.
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