IDRC Research Awards 2025: Opportunities in Climate-Resilient Food Systems, Governance, and Global Development

IDRC Research Awards 2025

Open Call for Applications Deadline: Sunday, September 22, 2024, 23:59 ET

Overview: IDRC is pleased to announce its 2025 Research Awards program, offering opportunities in key development areas across Ottawa, Nairobi, and New Delhi. This year’s themes include:

• Climate-Resilient Food Systems (based in Nairobi)
• Democratic and Inclusive Governance (based in New Delhi)
• Education and Science
• Ethics in Development Research
• Global Health
• Policy and Evaluation
• Sustainable Inclusive Economies

Program Details: The awards provide emerging researchers with a platform to address global development challenges through innovative research. Successful applicants will conduct research aligned with IDRC’s mission, focusing on impactful outcomes in developing countries as per OECD DAC criteria.

Benefits: Award recipients will join IDRC as Research Award Recipients for a 12-month term starting January 2025. They will gain valuable experience in research, program management, and knowledge dissemination on an international scale. Salaries and benefits vary by location:

• Ottawa: CAD 47,301 – 54,756 per year, with full-time employment benefits.
• Nairobi: 2,036,836 – 3,396,801 KES per year, under local employment terms.
• New Delhi: 628,638 – 1,148,048 INR per year, under local employment terms.

Travel and research expenses are covered according to IDRC policies.

Eligibility

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers in Canada, or students from low- or middle-income countries enrolled in Canadian universities are eligible for Ottawa-based awards.
• Applicants for Nairobi and New Delhi awards must hold citizenship in Kenya or India, respectively.
• Candidates should have completed a master’s program within the last three years, with preference given to master’s degree holders.

Application Requirements: Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal focusing on one of the specified themes, demonstrate relevance to development goals, and address ethical considerations and gender dimensions. Specific documentation, including academic transcripts and permits, is required, as outlined in the application guidelines.

Selection Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on their alignment with IDRC’s mandate, clarity, quality, and the applicant’s capacity to execute the proposed research. Shortlisted candidates will undergo further assessment.

Additional Information: For more details, including FAQs and application procedures, visit IDRC’s website. Interested candidates are encouraged to subscribe for updates and alerts on future opportunities.

Contact: For inquiries, contact careers@idrc.ca.

To learn more about the awards, please visit our website.