Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) RFP
The Evidence for AI in Health (EVAH) initiative launches its first RFP, supporting locally‑led evaluations of AI‑enabled clinical decision support tools in primary and community healthcare. This is a landmark opportunity for M&E professionals, researchers and implementers to shape responsible AI integration in low‑resource settings.
📌 application timeline – spring 2026
- 🗓️ RFP opens: February 20, 2026
- ❓ questions due: March 6, 2026 (to evah@povertyactionlab.org) · FAQ March 13
- ⏰ proposals due: April 1, 2026 – 10:00am EDT (WizeHive portal only)
- 📫 initial notification: June 2026
⚠️ Final funding decisions follow each funder’s due diligence.
💰 Funding pathways – up to $3 million
A
B
🧑⚕️ Who should apply
Organisations or consortia led by institutions based in the regions of focus (Sub‑Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia) that have:
- access to an AI‑enabled CDST already deployed or ready for deployment;
- capacity to conduct rigorous evaluations (or partner with evaluation experts);
- focus on generating decision‑relevant evidence for Ministries of Health, implementers, and funders.
Nonprofits, for‑profit companies, governments, academic institutions, international organisations — collaborations are welcome.
📋 application instructions (WizeHive)
① Read the RFP Overview and Application Guidelines on the J‑PAL EVAH page.
② Use the official budget template (Excel).
③ Create a “Proposal Team Profile” on WizeHive (each profile = one proposal).
④ Submit all materials before April 1, 2026, 10am EDT.
🔗 Direct link to EVAH RFP overview & guidelines (povertyactionlab.org) (opens new window)
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