Funding Opportunities:

Request for Proposals: Human Trafficking Research Initiative (HTRI) at The Innovations For Poverty Action (IPA) (Aug 5)

Details: The Human Trafficking Research Initiative (HTRI) is pleased to announce a new round of research funding for full research projects to evaluate the impact of human trafficking interventions. Researchers, policymakers, and implementing organizations to proposed research should examine interventions across the “4Ps” of trafficking (prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership). Research should be designed to directly measure impact within specific sectors of counter-trafficking and respond to one or more of the learning questions in HTRI’s recently-updated Research and Learning Agenda. The objective of these research grants, ranging from $50,000 to $450,000, is to improve the evidence base on effective interventions to reduce trafficking and protect victims. Please note that only applications that include the use of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) or similar rigorous research methods will be considered for funding. HTRI plans to make up to six awards in this funding round.

Deadline: August 5, 2022

Apply: Learn more and apply here.

Weiss Fund for Research in Development Economics Implementation and Policy Grants | University of Chicago Becker Friedman Institute (Rolling)
Details: The Weiss Fund for Research in Development Economics supports research by students and ladder faculty at Boston University, Columbia University, Harvard University, MIT, Northwestern University, Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Diego, University of Chicago, and Yale University working in development economics, broadly defined.

The Weiss Fund is interested in funding proposals to (a) bring research to bear on important policy questions in collaboration with governments or NGOs working at scale; and (b) support research / implementation studies that may be needed to inform immediate, high impact decisions by implementers. This call is open across sectors, although initially we are particularly interested in proposals from researchers working with NGOs and governments to address the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Implementation and Policy Grants are capped at $25,000 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Deadline: Rolling

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Events:

CEGA: Geospatial Analysis for Development (Geo4Dev) Summer 2022 Workshop Series
Details: The Geospatial Analysis for Development (Geo4Dev) initiative is excited to hold its second workshop of 2022 on July 20th at UC Berkeley from 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM PCT. During these workshops, instructors will walk participants through three of our Geo4Dev learning modules– Subways, Radiance Calibrated Nighttime Lights, and Crop Type Mapping (pending publication). Participants will learn how to use open-source satellite data and novel geospatial analysis tools to address important questions related to international development. The workshops will help students and faculty integrate geospatial into their research, and help practitioners at NGOs, government agencies and industry integrate geospatial analytics into their decision making processes.

Learn more and register here.

CEGA: 2022 Africa Evidence Summit (Jun 29-30)
Details: CEGA's 10th Annual Africa Evidence Summit in Kigali, Rwanda is an annual gathering that brings together our network of East and West African scholars, U.S.-based faculty, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate the latest research findings from the region and forge new connections. We are delighted to partner with the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA), the University of Rwanda (UR), and CEGA’s Digital Credit Observatory (DCO) to host this event.

CEGA’s Global Networks program launched in 2011 with our flagship program, the East Africa Social Science Translation (EASST) Collaborative. EASST has built a robust network of talented East African scholars conducting rigorous impact evaluations of social programs in the region, who established NIERA in 2018. In 2019, CEGA expanded to begin working in West Africa, together with the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) on Development Impact West Africa (DIWA). For our 10th Annual Summit, we are delighted to bring these networks together and showcase evidence on East and West Africa from leading local and US-based researchers.

Learn more here.

Using Data to Address Inequality in Development | Harvard Kennedy School (Jun 29)
Details: Join Rema Hanna, the Jeffrey Cheah Professor of South-East Asia Studies and Chair of the International Development Area of HKS, for a discussion with Harvard faculty Zoe Marks and Asim I. Khwaja about using data to address inequality in development. This interactive panel will explore different dimensions of inequality that have been highlighted and exacerbated over the past two years. Drawing lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, speakers will address questions about how to use data effectively for more equitable development going forward.

Learn more and register here.

IRTA-IPA Conference on Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking (Jun 27-29)
Details: The 3-day conference organized by ILO, IOM, and IPA will share and promote new research awarded through the Research to Action (RTA) project and the Human Trafficking Research Initiative (HTRI) Competitive Research Fund. The goal of the event is to advance discussions among researchers, policy actors, social partners, and practitioners around the world – to strengthen partnerships and explore the logistics of refining evidence on effective solutions to reduce child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking.

The research topics encompass risk factors for vulnerability, assessment of the effectiveness of counter-trafficking, child labour, and forced labour policies and interventions, the socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19, and more.

Learn more and register here.

2022 Symposium on Economic Experiments in Developing Countries (Aug 12-13)
Details: The 2022 Symposium on Economic Experiments in Developing Countries (SEEDEC) will be organized by the Rosario Experimental and Behavioral Economics Lab - REBEL at Universidad del Rosario and FAIR at the Norwegian School of Economics.

This annual symposium lands in Latin America for its tenth edition. It aims to bring together a community of scholars who employ laboratory experimental methods for research in low and middle-income countries. We are hosting the Bogotá Experimental Economics Conference and workshop some days after SEEDEC, on August 17th to 19th, 2022. We encourage participants of SEEDEC to also apply and attend BEEC.

Learn more and register here.

Career Opportunities:

CEGA: Hiring Program Manager, Berkeley Initiative for Transparency in the Social Sciences (Rolling)

Details: CEGA seeks a motivated Program Manager to support our flagship research transparency initiative, the Berkeley Initiative for Transparency in the Social Sciences (BITSS). This is an opportunity for candidates who are passionate about social science research; want to contribute to positive change within the scientific community; and have a strong desire to expand and deepen their skills in project management, strategic planning, and partnership development.

The BITSS Program Manager will manage the implementation of projects that fall under the BITSS portfolio, as well as program communications, event organization, and research. They will also support general administration and contribute to BITSS’s institutionalization, training, and research projects. The incumbent will be a proactive team player with project management experience and knowledge of the academic research process.

Deadline: Rolling

Apply: Learn more and apply here.

CEGA: Hiring Program Manager, Data Science for Development (DS4D) (Rolling)
Details: The Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) seeks a full-time Program Manager to lead our data science for development (DS4D) sector. This sector brings together research initiatives and activities that facilitate the use of novel data sources and data science tools for addressing issues of global poverty.

The Program Manager will be responsible for managing the DS4D sector’s research programs and initiatives, including those focused on targeting aid, digital financial services, data privacy, measurement, and geospatial analysis for development. The Manager will do this by managing existing portfolios of research, conceptualizing new areas of research, fundraising, building partnerships, and engaging in communications to support researchers who are working in this space. The Manager will not be responsible for technical data science applications but should be conversant with related research and technologies, as well as topics related to international development.

Deadline: Rolling

Apply: Learn more and apply here.

CEGA: Hiring Software and Data Engineer (Rolling)
Details: CEGA, in coordination with the Global Policy Lab, is recruiting a full-time Software and Data Engineer to help us tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We are an interdisciplinary team of faculty, students, scientists, and engineers that conduct path-breaking research and high-impact policy related to global poverty, climate change, and related topics. This role will work across several new and existing projects, starting in the Summer of 2022. The exact role and responsibilities will depend on your strengths and interests, but examples of projects include: open source software development and repository management, large-scale data engineering, back-end ops, and front-end software development (optional, and only if the candidate is interested).

Deadline: Rolling

Apply: Learn more and apply here.

Faculty Mentor, GAIN (Rolling)
Details: The Graduate Applications International Network (GAIN) supports prospective graduate students from all countries across Africa applying for excellent programs (both Master and PhD) in economics and related fields (public policy, political science, etc.). GAIN supports graduate applicants through information sharing, mentoring, peer-to-peer support, and reduction of financial barriers, with the goal of strengthening the pipeline for African students into the economics profession.
GAIN offers a two-part program to support graduate school applicants in economics and related fields, which starts in May and continues until the end of the year. Part 1 consists of a webinar series, which introduces the different aspects of the application process. Successful graduates of part 1 can apply to participate in part 2 of the program, which includes one-to-one mentoring by global research professionals. Mentors meet virtually with mentees every two weeks to support them in choosing programs of study, preparing application materials such as the CV and statement of purpose, and preparing for standardized tests such as the GRE and TOEFL.

Deadline: Rolling

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Senior Policy Associate, Development and Innovation Lab and University of Chicago Trust (Rolling)
Details: The University of Chicago Trust (the Trust) is a charitable trust in India, established by The University of Chicago, to provide grants and support to educational research programs and activities of the University of Chicago in India. The Development Innovation Lab (DIL) is a new initiative led by Nobel laureate Professor Michael Kremer. DIL brings researchers from various fields together with governments, firms and nonprofits to use the tools of economics to identify, test, refine and scale innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries.

The Trust is looking to hire a Senior Policy Associate to work as a member of the DIL team on partnerships between DIL and various government offices to address key policy challenges using evidence-based research. Reporting to the Executive Director, the main role of the Senior Policy Associate will involve stakeholder engagement, evaluation support, project management, policy writing and outreach, and capacity building. We are looking for candidates with an understanding of impact evaluation, economics and statistics, social policy, public administration, and program implementation.

Deadline: Rolling

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Senior Program Associate in Evaluation and Adaptive Learning, R4D (Rolling)

Details: Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health, education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks.

The SPA will be joining a highly collaborative team that embraces innovation and learning. We are seeking someone who can take ownership over critical elements of our research and programming; who can work well independently and as part of team; and who can be flexible and adaptable to shifting project priorities. The SPA will aid in research analysis and presentation using quantitative and qualitative methods in all of R4D’s technical areas (education, nutrition, and health). The SPA will clean, process, and analyze data gathered on our projects as well as provide research, project management, and administrative support. Additionally, the SPA will support cross-cutting team initiatives, such as business development, knowledge management, and communications.

Deadline: Rolling

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Senior Reseacher, GiveWell
Details: GiveWell is a nonprofit dedicated to finding outstanding giving opportunities and publishing the full details of our analysis to help donors decide where to give. We don't focus solely on financials, such as assessing administrative or fundraising costs. Instead, we conduct in-depth research to determine how much good a given program accomplishes (in terms of lives saved, lives improved, etc.) per dollar spent. Rather than rating as many charities as possible, we focus on the few charities that stand out most in order to find and confidently recommend high-impact giving opportunities.

Senior Researchers at GiveWell are the intellectual leaders who guide our exploration of how we can do the most good. In this role, you will be responsible for finding, researching, and ultimately recommending high-impact or potentially high-impact giving opportunities. As part of a small team, you will be a significant contributor to our decisions about how hundreds of millions of dollars will be spent with the goal of saving and improving the lives of people living in the lowest-income communities in the world.

Deadline: Rolling

Apply: Learn more and apply here.

Opportunities Digest

Jun 27, 2022

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