As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) champions and funds research and innovation within and alongside developing regions to drive global change. They invest in high-quality research in developing countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilize global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.
IDRC offers research awards in 2023-24 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.
If your research proposal is selected, you will join IDRC as a Research award recipient for a period of 12 months from 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2024 to undertake research on the topic you have submitted. You will receive hands-on experience in research and program management and support, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective.
Amount: Salary for one year in Canadian Dollars CAD42,033 to CAD48,659
Deadline: 15 February 2023 at 23:59 EST
Eligibility:
- For the awards based in Ottawa: Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and students from low or middle-income countries, enrolled in a Canadian university with a work permit valid for full-time work (37.5 hours per week) in Canada until 30 April 2024.
- For the Global Health award based in Nairobi, the candidates must hold Kenyan citizenship.
- Students who are enrolled in or who have completed a master’s program from a recognized university within the last three years
- Preference will be given to students who have completed a master’s degree