UM6P-J-PAL Applied Lab for Agriculture (UJALA)
The UM6P-J-PAL Applied Lab for Agriculture (UJALA) funds policy-relevant research by Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab on smallholder agriculture, food security, and sustainability in developing countries.
Funder: Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 (Spring 2026 RFP) | October 30, 2026 (Fall 2026 RFP LOI)
Funding Amounts: Pilot: up to $75,000; Full RCT: up to $300,000 (plus up to $75,000 for implementation); Endline: up to $100,000; Long-Term: up to $200,000; Scale-up: up to $75,000 (all pre-tax, typical project duration 1–3 years)
Summary: Funds rigorous, policy-relevant research on small-scale agriculture, food security, and sustainability in low- and middle-income countries.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to J-PAL affiliates/invited researchers or UJALA African Scholars; research must align with UJALA priorities.
Description
The UM6P-J-PAL Applied Lab for Agriculture (UJALA) is a collaborative initiative between the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL), University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), and OCP Nutricrops. UJALA supports research that advances evidence on agricultural technologies, practices, and policies designed to improve the productivity, profitability, food security, and environmental sustainability of smallholder farmers globally. The program prioritizes randomized evaluations and policy-relevant studies addressing core challenges in small-scale agriculture, including subsidy design, domestic food production, technology adoption, market integration, and fertilizer customization.
