Researching Racial Equity in North America
Funds randomized studies investigating the causes and solutions to racial and ethnic inequities in the US, supporting research that advances understanding and effective interventions for justice and fairness.
Funder: Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
Due Dates: January 7, 2025 (Full proposals) | June 2, 2026 (Current RFP cycle)
Funding Amounts: Full projects: $150,000–$250,000 (up to $400,000, max 3 years) | Pilot: up to $50,000 (max 3 years) | Travel/development: up to $5,000 (1 year)
Summary: Supports randomized evaluations and pilot studies that investigate and address the drivers of racial and ethnic inequities in the United States.
Key Information: Only J-PAL affiliates, invited researchers, and their supervised graduate students are eligible; randomized evaluations must be central to the proposal.
Description
This opportunity funds rigorous, ethical, and theory-driven research that deepens our understanding of the mechanisms behind racism, discrimination, and racial/ethnic disparities in the United States. The initiative seeks to support studies that explicitly center racial and ethnic equity in their research questions, design, and outcomes, aiming to identify effective interventions and policies that promote justice and fairness. Proposals must go beyond surface-level analysis and address underlying causes and mechanisms of disparity and discrimination.
