Nonprofit Researcher (AIM Research Program)

Overview

Do you want to become a prioritization researcher?  For early to mid-stage researchers interested in learning key principles and methods in nonprofit research. We have a fully cost-covered online training focused on identifying and comparing effective interventions.

What we offer

• 12 weeks of full-time, online program.
• Stipend of £1900/month during (and potentially after) the program.
• Complete research toolkit with useful templates and methodologies, like Theory of Change, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, etc.
• Expert feedback and peer reviews while working on practical research projects.
• Assistance in editing and publishing decision-relevant reports to strengthen your research portfolio.
• Connection to relevant job opportunities.​​

Good fit for

• Early career researchers: The program quickly goes from basics into higher-level content aimed at junior researchers being able to take on more senior research roles.
• Senior researchers: Interested in pivoting their careers to an impact-focused area.
• Impact and application-focused: For those who want their research to be decision-relevant and have the greatest impact.

Application

Apply: You can apply via this form by April 14, 2024

Program dates: The program will run September 23-December 13, 2024

You can use the same joint application form to apply for our two additional programs: CE Incubation Program and Founding to Give.

About us

Ambitious Impact (AIM) is an organization created to help individuals like you make a large positive difference in the world. Our goal is to assist you in finding and transitioning to a high-impact career path by providing comprehensive support to help you succeed. To do this, we created a multi-program ecosystem to remove the barriers to maximizing good and help accelerate your impact journey.

So far, we have launched over 30 nonprofits through our flagship CE Incubation Program, trained multiple foundations in impactful grantmaking, and successfully launched a Research Program that helped participants advance their careers in the field. Our most successful startups include GiveWell incubated Fortify Health, and Suvita (both having the potential to become the most effective charities in the world). As well as the Lead Exposure Elimination Project, Family Empowerment Media (now reaching over 35 M people in Nigeria), and ACE recommended (top animal charities in the world): Shrimp Welfare Project and Fish Welfare Initiative.