IDRC Research Awards 2017
Eligibility: This call is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing OR who have completed a master's or a doctoral degree at a recognized university.
Who can apply: Positions are available at IDRC's head office in Ottawa, Canada and at our regional office for Sub-Saharan Africa in Nairobi, Kenya. Eligibility criteria differ for each location. For the positions located at IDRC's head office in Ottawa, this call is open to: Canadians and permanent residents of Canada, pursuing a master's or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed (within the last three years) a master's or doctoral degree at a recognized university.Citizens of developing countries, pursuing a master's or a doctoral degree at a Canadian university and who, prior to applying, have a student visa with a work permit valid in Canada until December 31, 2017, OR who have completed (within the last three years) a master's or doctoral degree at a recognized university and who already have a work permit valid in Canada until December 31, 2017. For the position located at IDRC's Regional Office for Sub-Saharan Africa, in Nairobi, Kenya, this call is open to: Citizens of Kenya pursuing a master's or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed (within the last three years) a master's or doctoral degree at a recognized university.
Other eligibility requirements: Your proposed research must focus on one or more developing countries. Candidates cannot receive any other Canadian government scholarship, award, subsidy, bursary, or honorarium, or hold any federal government contract in support of a research/work project for the duration of the award; this includes any other IDRC award. In addition, each program has specific eligibility criteria which must be satisfied.These awards may be part of an academic requirement.
Scope: Research award recipients will undertake a one-year paid program of research on the topic they have submitted, and will receive hands-on experience in research management, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective. For payroll purposes, awardees are considered as full-time employees of IDRC. Benefits include Employer contributions to Employment Insurance, Employer Health Tax, Canada Pension Plan, and paid vacation leave. Some travel and research expenses are also supported, up to a maximum of CA$15,000.
11 awards will be offered during this call. There is one call per program listed below. You may only choose ONE of the following:
