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Digital Identification and Finance Research Initiative (DigiFI Africa) is sponsored by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (supported by J-PAL Africa at the University of Cape Town). This research fund, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to study the impact of innovative government and private sector payment systems and digital identification reforms on citizens and governments across Africa, including Nigeria.
It seeks to fund research that evaluates the impact of large-scale government reforms in this space and to monitor the take-up and use of new interventions.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Government partners interested in collaborations on randomized evaluations related to digital payment systems and IDs, and African Scholars (PhD researchers based at African research institutions). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000 for proposal development grants; Up to $75,000 for pilot grants. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Digital Identification and Finance Research Initiative (DigiFI Africa) is funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (supported by J-PAL Africa at the University of Cape Town). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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