IDRC Doctoral Research Awards

Eligibility

• Candidate must belong to a developing country or a permanent resident of Canada. 
• Should be part of a Canadian university at the doctoral level.
• The candidate is expected to complete several courses in the doctoral program at the time of applying.
• The applicant is required to complete the course before taking up the award.
• The applicant should pass out all exams before applying.
• Field research must be conducted for a doctoral dissertation
• The research should take place in one or more developing countries.
• The supervisor should do approval of the candidate's thesis.
• Receiving two or more active IDRC awards is not permitted. 
• No time overlaps will not be allowed.
• Candidate must produce evidence of affiliation with the organization or institution in the developing region in which the research will take place.

Selection Criteria

• Should be suitable for thematic priorities and IDRC mission.
• Budget is evaluated.
• Ethical considerations of the research.
• Selection is based on clarity of the research proposal.
• Creativity and Originality of the research study.
• The timing of the research and overall feasibility.
• Research proposals quality, appropriateness, completeness is assessed.
• Logistical, cultural and scientific constraints are considered.
• Assessment of the capacity to conduct the proposed research.
• Evaluated on research experience, academic training, local language capability.
• Professional skills, and knowledge of country/region of research.
• Gender dimensions of the research.
• Potential contribution to existing knowledge on the issue.
• Benefits of the research on the communities. 
• Research results are to be published and used.

Documents Required

• Application to be filled online including the budget.
• Two references to be filled online.
• Letter of Approval from Research Supervisor.
• Letter of Affiliation.
• Research Proposal.
• Official Transcripts.
• Proof of Citizenship/Permanent Residency.