Scholarship
IDRC Research Awards
These awards provide opportunities for master's and doctoral students to conduct research on global development issues. Recipients gain hands-on experience by working directly with the IDRC.
About this scholarship
IDRC Research Awards is offered by International Development Research Centre for study in Canada at master and phd level. The award is valued at Up to $20,000, provided as other support. Funding is awarded for a single cycle and is not listed as renewable.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Up to $20,000. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Climate Change, Global Health, Education, Food Security and Digital Development. Nationality requirements apply: Developing countries.
Eligibility
Master's and PhD students from developing countries enrolled at Canadian institutions.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Climate Change, Global Health, Education, Food Security and Digital Development
Nationality requirements
Developing countries
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- International Development Research Centre
- Country
- Canada
- Award
- Up to $20,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Climate Change, Global Health, Education, Food Security and Digital Development
- Nationality
- Developing countries
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- No
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-30
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
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