Impressions from the 2023 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize Awards ceremony on 17 November in Zurich to honor recipient Professor Janet M. Currie.
We work to give every child the evidence-based education they need to thrive
What we do
How we work
How we learn
What we do
How we work
How we learn
What we do
Our work is dedicated to giving every child a quality education. We believe this can only be achieved if education policy and practice are supported by evidence of what works best for children.
We therefore invest in the world’s premier research to discover how children learn, promote the use of evidence by schools and EdTech, and support countries to shape and implement education policies based on evidence.
How we work
Our support goes beyond simply making funding available. We are an active and engaged funder and seek to apply our knowledge and competences in all our work.
We work with leading researchers, school practitioners, EdTech companies, investors, and education policymakers to catalyze new research, financing mechanisms, and policy collaborations that would not otherwise be possible.
How we learn
Our learning and evaluation approach is designed to empower us to make better decisions and work more effectively so that more children can experience quality education.
We want to learn rapidly and iteratively so we can provide support in areas that show the greatest promise for long-lasting, systemic impact. We share our learning openly, to enable its widest possible application and to achieve long-lasting impact for education systems around the world.
Celebrating Research
News and insights
27 November 2023
2024 Call for Applications: Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program
Deadline for submission: January 21, 2024. The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 call for applications for its Research Fellowship Program. The Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship Program is a globally competitive fellowship program for early and mid-career researchers whose work is dedicated to improving the learning and development of children and youth worldwide. The relevant […]
News
24 November 2023
Our Commitment to Charitable Impact and Transparency
Deutsche Version siehe unten At the Jacobs Foundation, our unwavering mission to invest in the future of young people globally has been the guiding force behind our efforts since 1989. We approach this mission with deep commitment, transparency, and a profound sense of pride in our role as a recognized Swiss charitable foundation. Recent inquiries […]
News
23 November 2023
Award-winning learning game Uiivit receives the Worlddidac Award 2023
The interactive learning game uiivit received the Worlddidac Award 2023 at the Swissdidac education fair in Bern on November 21, 2023. The game was made possible through an initiative of the Johann Jacobs Museum and by the Jacobs Foundation as part of its commitment to supporting evidence driven EdTech innovations that support children’s individual learning […]
Research Agenda
We know that children vary day-to-day in their skills and behaviors, that they differ from their peers, and learn in different environments with different tools and technology. It’s what we call learning variability.
However, research has not yet fully established the science of this variability, or how best to address it in different educational settings. By increasing our understanding of variability, we can better support policymakers and educators, helping them base decisions on evidence that will tailor learning to individual children and improve learning outcomes for every child.
Latest from BOLD
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Digital Museum of Learning
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Partner with us
We work with a network of partners to seek innovative ways to promote children’s learning and development.
Reports and studies
Annual Report 2022
The Annual Reports provide a comprehensive overview of the Jacobs Foundation’s activities, institution, and finances.
Implement at Scale
This paper introduces a research agenda on the implementation of education innovations in primary and secondary schools around the world.
