International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Partially funded

IDRC Research Awards

International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada

Scholarship overview

IDRC Research Awards place recipients at IDRC for twelve months, with 50% of time on research linked to their chosen program and 50% on IDRC program operations. They do not directly support an academic thesis.

Award Information

  • Registered in, or a degree holder from, a recognized university; master's students can apply and criteria vary by program area.
  • For Ottawa awards, students from low- or middle-income countries who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents must be currently enrolled in a Canadian university.
  • Research must take place in OECD DAC ODA-recipient countries not under 'avoid all travel' advisories.
  • Able to work full-time; work in IDRC offices at least 3 days out of 10.
  • Duration: twelve months, January to December, uninterrupted.
  • IDRC does not pay relocation costs.
  1. Submit the online application form with a research proposal.

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Documents you will need

  • Research proposal addressing TCPS 2 ethics and gender-sensitive research

How selection works

Shortlisted candidates are notified around mid to late October; only shortlisted candidates are contacted.

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