J-PAL Africa Internships 2024

J-PAL Africa Internships 2024
Full Name*

First Name(s)Last Name
Email Address*
Country of primary nationality
Please note that citizens of any country in sub-Saharan Africa are eligible to apply for these internships. However, we cannot sponsor work visas.
- The policy and training internships can be in-person (Kenya, South Africa or Ghana) or remote from any location.
- The research internship is in-person in South Africa and we can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to work in South Africa.
Please tell us your current South African work status.*

I'm a South African citizenI'm a South African permanent residentI have a visa that allows me to work in South Africa full time (eg. critical skills visa)I have a visa that allows me to study in South Africa and work part timeI am not currently allowed to work in South Africa
How do you identify based on South African racial categories? (This information is required by the University for the implementation of its employment equity plans in accordance with the Employment Equity Act, Act 55 of 1998)*

AsianBlackColouredIndianWhiteOther
Gender

MaleFemaleOtherPrefer not to answer
What is your highest level of COMPLETED education?*

MastersHonours (equivalent to the 4th year of an undergrad degree in the US)UndergraduateSecondary schoolOther
Field of study*

EconomicsDevelopmentPolitical ScienceStatisticsData ScienceComputer ScienceOther
Institution where you obtained this qualification:*
Average grade obtained in this qualification*
in % of total available mark
Are you currently studying?*

YesNo
What degree are you currently enrolled in?*

PhDMastersHonours (equivalent to the 4th year of an undergrad degree in the US)UndergraduateOther
What is the field of study of your current degree?*

EconomicsDevelopmentPolitical ScienceData ScienceStatisticsComputer ScienceOther
What institution are you currently enrolled at?*
Average grade obtained in this qualification to date*
in % of total available mark
Have you completed any online courses in the MITx Micromasters in Data, Economics and Development Policy? Note that you must provide a transcript below for any courses you indicate you have taken.*

YesNoIn Progress
Which courses have you taken?*

Principles of MicroeconomicsDesigning and Running Randomized EvaluationsData Analysis for Social ScientistsThe Challenges of Global PovertyFoundations of Development Policy: Advanced Development EconomicsPolitical Economy and Economic DevelopmentGood Economics for Hard Times
Languages spoken fluently. Please select all that apply*

AfrikaansEnglishFrenchNdebeleNorthern SothoSesothoSwatiTsongaTswanaVendaXhosaZuluOther
Which months in 2024 are you available to participate in this internship? Please select all that apply*

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
How many hours a week will you be able to dedicate to this position without undermining your studies?*
At which University is the J-PAL Africa office based?*

University of Cape TownUniversity of WitwatersrandUniversity of JohannesburgUniversity of the Western Cape
Where did you first learn about this position? (If online, please specify which website.)*
Upload cover letter*

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Upload CV*

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Upload academic transcripts*

Please upload a single file including both undergraduate and postgraduate transcripts
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Upload MITx DEDP MicroMasters program record

This field only applies to students who have completed one or more DEDP MicroMasters courses. Your program record is available through the MicroMasters portal. Please note that if you indicate you have completed one or more of the DEDP MicroMasters courses but do not provide your transcript, we will treat your application as though you have not completed any of the coursework. As completion of DEDP MicroMasters coursework will make your application more competitive, we strongly recommend that you attach your transcripts if possible.
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