IDRC seeks applications for the research awards (formerly known as internship awards) from Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing masters’ or doctoral studies at a recognized university or having completed a master’s or doctoral program at a recognized university.
The research award enables you to undertake a one-year paid program of research on the topic you submitted when competing for the award. During part of the time (often around 50%), you will be trained in research management through hands-on experience with your chosen program. You will work under the mentorship of a program officer.
These awards focus on research carried out in one or more developing countries. Most research awards positions are for 12 months and are based at IDRC’s head office in Ottawa, Canada. A few take place in one of IDRC’s six regional offices. Candidates must conduct their research in areas corresponding to IDRC’s research priorities.
The IDRC research awards aim to provide exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff. They are designed to provide hands-on learning experiences in research program management, and in the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective.
Eligibility:
The program is aimed at candidates who, through demonstrated achievements in academic studies, work or research, have shown interest in creating and using knowledge from an international perspective.
To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:
– be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or a citizen of a developing country
– be either currently enrolled at a recognized university at the master’s or doctoral level or have completed a master’s or doctoral degree at a recognized university. These awards may be part of an academic requirement.
– your proposed research must focus on one or more developing countries
In principle, IDRC supports research in all developing countries. At this time, however, awards that involve research in Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe, or Central Asia are not supported.
Research awards are normally held for 12 months. They are tenable, on a full-time basis, for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12.
Deadline for submitting the online application is September 12, 2011
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