{"id":65242,"date":"2025-10-23T02:15:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T02:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=65242"},"modified":"2025-10-23T02:15:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T02:15:15","slug":"ja-research-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=65242","title":{"rendered":"JA Institute Research Fellowship 2025 \u2013 Paid Remote Fellowship at JA Worldwide"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"b35efa77-0bd7-4a52-bead-7afd558865d9\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-51\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"51dfef9f-e80d-41b0-bbfa-21e6eed1bc6f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-thinking\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"364\">Apply for the JA Institute Research Fellowship 2025 at JA Worldwide. Paid remote Fellowship (10\u201320 hrs\/week) for Master\u2019s and PhD-level researchers in youth, education, and future-of-work studies. Rolling deadline; apply by email.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"369\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"422\"><strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"422\">About the JA Institute Research Fellowship<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"1134\">The <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"464\">JA Institute Research Fellowship<\/strong> is a paid, remote <strong>Program<\/strong> hosted by <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/jaworldwide.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"548\">JA Worldwide<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s largest and most impactful youth-serving NGOs. Through the <strong>JA Institute program<\/strong>, emerging scholars contribute to applied research and thought leadership that advances youth entrepreneurship, employability, economic empowerment, and future skills. JA Worldwide reaches over 19 million young people annually and operates across 100,000+ schools, supported by 700,000 teachers and volunteers, offering an unparalleled global context for rigorous, policy-relevant research. Learn more about the JA Institute\u2019s mission and focus areas at <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ja.institute\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1133\">ja.institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1324\">\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1324\">Note: This is a <strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1168\">Fellowship<\/strong> with competitive compensation; it is not a tuition \u201cfully funded\u201d academic scholarship. You will be paid for your work while contributing to global impact.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1329\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1365\"><strong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1365\">Role and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1650\">\n<p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"542\">As a Fellowship participant, the Research Fellow will design and implement projects across the JA Institute\u2019s four impact focus areas\u2014Youth Entrepreneurship, Economic Empowerment, Employability &amp; Tech Readiness, and Educating for Future Skills. Core responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<li data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"633\">\n<p data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"633\">Managing end-to-end research projects aligned with the Fellowship scope and timeline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"738\">\n<p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"738\">Conducting quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods analyses using regional and global datasets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"809\">\n<p data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"809\">Designing and piloting survey instruments for program evaluations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"937\">\n<p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"937\">Cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data in R, Python, or Stata, and translating findings into clear, actionable insights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1027\">\n<p data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1027\">Producing working papers, policy briefs, blog posts, and op-eds under the Fellowship.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1132\">\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1132\">Building dashboards and maintaining strong ethics, data governance, and quality-assurance protocols.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1244\">\n<p data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1244\">Coordinating cross-country stakeholders and presenting results to JA leadership, funders, and regional teams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2189\"><strong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2189\">Required and Desired Qualifications<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2206\"><strong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2204\">Required:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2576\">\n<li data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2367\">\n<p data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2367\">Enrolled in or recently completed a Master\u2019s or DPhil\/PhD in economics, education, data science, international development, public policy, or related fields<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2430\">\n<p data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2430\">Proven experience in applied research or policy evaluation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2510\">\n<p data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2510\">Excellent writing skills and ability to manage multiple priorities remotely<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2576\">\n<p data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2576\">Strong interest in at least one of the JA Institute focus areas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2592\"><strong data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2590\">Desired:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2948\">\n<li data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2679\">\n<p data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2679\">Experience with youth-focused programmes (education, entrepreneurship, employment)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2753\">\n<p data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2753\">Familiarity with development\/labour economics or education innovation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2808\">\n<p data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2808\">Experience with NLP\/AI tools or advanced analytics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2885\">\n<p data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2885\">Prior publication or blog-writing in academic\/think-tank\/policy contexts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2948\">\n<p data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2948\">Cross-cultural awareness and collaboration with global teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2953\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2988\"><strong data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2988\">Why Join This Fellowship<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3019\">This <strong data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3009\">Fellowship<\/strong> offers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3500\">\n<li data-start=\"3020\" data-end=\"3131\">\n<p data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3131\"><strong data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3042\">Purposeful work:<\/strong> Generate insights that influence policy, philanthropy, and education practice at scale<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3243\">\n<p data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3243\"><strong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3157\">Thought leadership:<\/strong> Shape global discourse at the intersection of education, employment, and technology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3337\">\n<p data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3337\"><strong data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3265\">Global network:<\/strong> Collaborate with JA\u2019s 100+ country offices and international partners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3406\">\n<p data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3406\"><strong data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3356\">Flexibility:<\/strong> Remote <strong data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3378\">Fellowship<\/strong> with 10\u201320 hours per week<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3500\">\n<p data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3500\"><strong data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3424\">Mentorship:<\/strong> Access to the JA Institute Research Advisory Council and senior researchers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3608\">Explore JA\u2019s impact and scale via the organization\u2019s <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3607\">Impact Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3613\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"3615\" data-end=\"3662\"><strong data-start=\"3620\" data-end=\"3662\">Location, Commitment, and Compensation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3916\">\n<li data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3703\">\n<p data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3703\"><strong data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3679\">Location:<\/strong> Remote <strong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3701\">Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3704\" data-end=\"3768\">\n<p data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3768\"><strong data-start=\"3706\" data-end=\"3721\">Commitment:<\/strong> Flexible, typically <strong data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3766\">10\u201320 hours per week<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3846\">\n<p data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3846\"><strong data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3788\">Compensation:<\/strong> Competitive and commensurate with related research work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3847\" data-end=\"3916\">\n<p data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3916\"><strong data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3864\">Start date:<\/strong> Rolling <strong data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3887\">Fellowship<\/strong>; positions open until filled<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3921\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3943\"><strong data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3943\">How to Apply<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"4019\">Prepare the following and submit by email (subject line exactly as below):<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4234\">\n<li data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4084\">\n<p data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4084\">Brief cover letter (\u2264500 words) describing fit and interest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4085\" data-end=\"4101\">\n<p data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4101\">CV or r\u00e9sum\u00e9<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4174\">\n<p data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4174\">Relevant writing sample (research paper, policy brief, or blog post)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4234\">\n<p data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4234\">(Optional) Link to portfolio, GitHub, or research profile<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4401\"><strong data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4255\">Apply by Email:<\/strong><br data-start=\"4255\" data-end=\"4258\" \/><strong data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4401\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4260\" data-end=\"4399\">Send application to institute@jaworldwide.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4500\"><strong data-start=\"4403\" data-end=\"4416\">Deadline:<\/strong> Applications are reviewed on a <strong data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4459\">rolling<\/strong> basis. Early submissions are encouraged.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4505\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4534\"><strong data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4534\">About JA Worldwide<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4852\">Recognized among the world\u2019s top NGOs and nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recent years, <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/jaworldwide.org\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4671\">JA Worldwide<\/a>delivers hands-on learning in entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial health to millions of students annually through a global network of educators and business volunteers.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"4857\" \/>\n<p data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"5046\"><strong data-start=\"4859\" data-end=\"4872\">Apply Now<\/strong><br data-start=\"4872\" data-end=\"4875\" \/><strong data-start=\"4875\" data-end=\"5046\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"http:\/\/institute@jaworldwide.org\" data-start=\"4877\" data-end=\"5044\">Email your application for the JA Institute Research Fellowship <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5169\"><strong data-start=\"5048\" data-end=\"5169\">For more international career opportunities, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/category\/jobs\/fellowship\/\">Opportunities For Youth.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5307\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the JA Institute Research Fellowship 2025 at JA Worldwide. 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