Funding Application Due Date: 01/06/26

Opportunity Description

J-PAL North America’s Social Policy Research Initiative invites proposals for randomized evaluations that advance its mission to reduce poverty through evidence-informed policy. Eligible studies may span sectors such as education, housing and homelessness, labor, climate, energy, and the environment. Proposals focused on crime or health may be a better fit for J-PAL’s other U.S. initiatives. This round includes a special climate funding opportunity for pilots or evaluations addressing climate change damages through mitigation and adaptation. Relevant topics may include land use, transportation, building energy use, forests, agriculture, and more. Studies can focus on decarbonization strategies, adaptation effectiveness, and distributional impacts of climate policy.

Proposals are due January 6, 2026

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