The Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is accepting applications for the IDRC Research Awards. The Awards are 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.
IDRC offers these research awards (formerly known as the IDRC Internship Awards) annually to 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.
As a research award recipient, you will 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 be mentored by an IDRC staff member.
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 masters 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.
Research award recipients holding award tenure in Canada in 2012 receive an annual salary ranging from CA$37,590 to CA$43,516, depending on qualifications and experience.
Deadline: September 12, 2012 (awards will be announced in December 2012)
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