Deadline: 6 August 2015
IDRC is seeking applications for its 2016 Research Awards.
The Award recipients will undertake a one-year paid program of research on the topic they have submitted, and will receive hands-on experience in research management, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective.
Awards and Benefits
- IDRC will offer 10 awards during the competition.
- Awardee will get a salary of one year between CA$39,797 and CA$46,070.
- Awardees will be benefited with contributions to Employment Insurance, Employer Health Tax, Canada Pension Plan, and paid vacation leave.
- Travel and research expenses of up to CA$15,000 will also be supported to the awardees.
Focus Programs
Applicants can choose only one among the following programs
- Agriculture and Food Security
- Climate Change
- Employment and Growth
- Food, Environment, and Health
- Foundations for Innovation
- Governance and Justice
- Maternal and Child Health
- Networked Economies
- Policy and Evaluation
- Think Tank Initiative
Duration
The duration of the program is from January to December 2016 (12 months).
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for the grant, the applicant must be:
- a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or a citizen of a developing country
- 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.
- The proposed research of the applicant must focus on one or more developing countries.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply by filling the online application form available on the website.
For more information, please visit IDRC.
