Education, Technology, and Opportunity Innovation Competition
Note: This innovation competition is currently closed. If you have any questions, please contact J-PAL North America Senior Research and Policy Manager Daniela Gomez Trevino at [email protected]
The J-PAL Education, Technology, and Opportunity Innovation Competition supports K-12 education leaders in using randomized evaluations to generate rigorous evidence on how and to what extent uses of education technology can work to improve student learning. The goal of the competition is to generate rigorous evidence on the impact of promising programs and models, and to identify scalable strategies to improve learning outcomes for students in the United States, particularly for students facing barriers to a quality education.
Why participate?
Through this initiative competition, education leaders can apply for:
- Pro bono technical support from J-PAL North America’s staff of policy and research experts;
- Flexible pilot funding of up to $50,000; and
- Connections with J-PAL’s network of leading academic researchers.
Who may apply?
J-PAL North America invites letters of interest from education organizations who work in the K-12 sector in the United States such as school districts, school networks, charter management organizations, education agencies at any level of government, and education nonprofits. For questions regarding eligibility, please e-mail J-PAL North America Policy Manager Kim Dadisman at [email protected]. For additional information on the competition and how to apply, see our webinar.
How to apply?
While applications are currently closed, applicants to future competitions will be required to submit at 3-5 page letter of interest to [email protected].
Application Materials
Projects
Evaluation of Talking Points
Location:
United States
Pocket Aces: Commitment and Incentives Against Smartphone Usage for Students
Location:
United States