Governance Initiative
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By providing targeted funding for rigorous evaluations of the most promising programs to improve governance, GI aims to offer guidance for implementing organizations, governments, and donors, so that policies can be guided by scientific evidence to improve development outcomes.
Funding Cycles
GI is currently accepting proposals. See our Request for Proposals webpage for additional details.
Overview of standard RFP process:
- GI has two funding cycles per year for full research projects, pilot studies, multidisciplinary projects, and travel/proposal development grants that address open questions outlined in the Governance Initiative Review Paper. RFPs are typically released in July and February.
- J-PAL affiliates, J-PAL post-docs, and invited researchers are eligible to apply for funding for full-scale evaluations (for a maximum of $400,000; typically up to $250,000), pilot studies (up to $75,000), travel/proposal development grants (up to $10,000), and multidisciplinary research grants (up to $30,000). PhD students, with support from an adviser who is a J-PAL affiliate or invited researcher, are also eligible to apply for travel/proposal development grants, multidisciplinary research grants, and up to $50,000 for a pilot or full-scale study.
- Each proposal is reviewed by three referees: an academic reviewer, a policy expert, and a member of the GI Review Board. The Review Board makes final funding decisions.
Key Facts
- Research RFP: Open
Funders
Featured Content
Governance Initiative Review Paper
Governance Initiative Review Paper Executive Summary
Initiative Staff
Elizabeth Graff, Policy Manager
Gabrielle Fiore, Senior Manager of Finance and Operations