IDRC Doctoral Research Awards

Deadline: May 20, 2015 by 15:00 (03:00 PM) (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Eligibility: This call is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing doctoral studies at a Canadian university.

Other eligibility requirements include:
•Your research proposal must be approved by your thesis supervisor. Please provide proof.
•Your proposed field research must take place in one or more developing countries, be conducted for a doctoral dissertation, and correspond to IDRC thematic priorities.
•You must provide evidence of affiliation with an institution or organization in the developing region(s) in which the research will take place.
•You must have completed coursework and passed comprehensive exams before taking up the award.

Duration: 3-12 months

Budget: Approximately 20 grants of a maximum of CA$20,000 each

Scope: IDRC Doctoral Research Awards are intended to promote the growth of Canadian and developing-country capacity in research to improve the lives of people in the developing world. These awards are intended for field research in one or more developing countries.

WEBSITE: http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/Grants/Pages/default.aspx?CompetitionID=94