The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is accepting applications from citizens of developing countries and Canada for the IDRC Internship Awards. The awards are an opportunity to get “exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff.” It provides hands-on learning experiences in research program management. Research can be undertaken in any part of the developing world except Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Europe and Central Asia.
The four main areas where IDRC is focused to undertake research are:
- Social and Economic Policy
- Environment and Natural Resource Management
- Information and Communication Technologies ICT for Development
- Innovation, Policy and Science
There are approximately 19 awards available and they can be for a minimum period of 6 months and maximum period of 12 months at the IDRC headquarters in Ottawa, Canada or in a regional office.
“The program is aimed at candidates who, through demonstrated achievements in academic studies, work or research, have shown interest in the creation and utilization of knowledge from an international perspective. Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and citizens of developing countries may submit an application. They must be either currently registered and enrolled in a Master’s Program or have completed a Master’s Degree in a recognized university. Doctoral students or candidates with a doctoral degree are also eligible to apply. The research must focus on a developing country. Candidates need not be affiliated with an institution. They may participate in internships as part of an academic requirement.”
The deadline to receive applications for January-December 2011 internships is 12 September 2010. For more information, visit this link.
