Application Deadline: February 1, 2023
IDRC’s research awards application process for 2023 is now open! This year IDRC will offer research awards related to these development areas or themes:
- Climate-Resilient Food Systems,
- Democratic and Inclusive Governance,
- Education and Science,
- Ethics in Development Research,
- Global Health,
- Policy and Evaluation, and
- Sustainable Inclusive Economies.
All awards will be based in Ottawa except for the Global Health award that will be based in Nairobi.
Eligibility requirements
- Applied for only one research award recipient opportunity
- Proposed research must focus on one or more developing countries on the OECD DAC list of ODA recipients
- Field research component cannot be more than 3 months
- Research cannot be proposed in countries with Government of Canada travel security advisories to “Avoid all travel”
- Specific eligibility criteria of each research theme must be satisfied
- Completed Research proposal submission and Academic information and professional qualifications form and for awards in Ottawa a copy of your valid student permit or full-time work permit valid at least until 30 April 2024, if applicable , or proof of your Kenyan Citizenship for the award in Nairobi which must be uploaded as part of the application process (Note: If these documents are not uploaded your application will not be considered)
- Candidates who have valid student permits and are selected will have offers conditional upon obtaining a work permit valid for full-time work (37.5 hours) from 1 May 2023 and 30 April 2024
Research proposal evaluation criteria
- Relevance of the proposal to IDRC’s mission and mandate
- Relevance of the proposal to selected development outcome area
- Clarity and quality of the proposal
- Clarity and appropriateness in addressing the ethical considerations and gender dimension of the proposed research
- Applicant’s capacity to conduct the proposed program of research including academic qualifications, local language abilities, and related experience
- Applicant’s capacity to conduct program of work, including related employment experience
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2023