The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is providing an opportunity to citizens of developing countries and Canada to undertake research on issues affected the relationship between Canada and developing countries. “The complexities of national economic and social development in Canada are increasingly evident, and are often related to international issues. Similarly Canadian trade, investment, immigration and other policies often affect development in less developed countries. These awards will support research that illustrates these interrelationships.” Individuals from developing countries or Canada can apply for the awards, but certain countries such as Burma, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Eastern Europe or Central Asia are not considered here. There are two types of awards: (1) Award for doctoral research that explores the relationship between Canadian aid, trade, immigration, diplomatic policy, etc, and international development and the alleviation of global poverty and (2) Award for doctoral or master’s research into a problem that is common to First Nations or Inuit communities in Canada and a developing region of the world.
“Applicants must:
- Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status in Canada, or hold a citizenship of a developing country;
- Be registered at a Canadian university;
- Be conducting the proposed research for a doctoral or Master’s dissertation;
- Must have completed course work and passed comprehensive examinations by the time of the award tenure.
Please note: Master’s level students are only eligible to apply for the award pertaining to research into the First Nations or Inuit communities and a developing country.
Duration
Award tenure corresponds to a period of field research, which will be no less than 3 months and, in general, no more than 12 months.
Value
A maximum of $20,000 per year will be awarded, to cover justifiable field research expenses. Candidates must propose a budget that covers the costs of fieldwork in Canada and/or other developing countries.
Please note that living expenses incurred at the researcher’s home base will not be supported.
Number of Awards
2 to 3 per year, depending on the final budget of the proposals.
Deadlines
April 1, 2010 (awards will be announced in September 2010).”
More information is available at this link.
