IDRC Doctoral Scholarships

IDRC Doctoral Research Scholarships

IDRC offers these awards twice a year to Canadians, permanent residents of
Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing their doctoral
studies at a Canadian university. These awards support field research in
one or more developing countries.
Candidates must conduct their research in areas corresponding to IDRC
program priorities and must ensure that their research project aligns with
these priorities.

To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:

•Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, or a citizen of a
developing country

•Be enrolled at a Canadian university at the doctoral level

•Your research proposal must be approved by your thesis supervisor

•Your proposed field research must take place in one or more developing
countries and be conducted for a doctoral dissertation

•You must provide evidence of affiliation with an institution or
organization in the developing-country region(s) in which the research
will take place

•You must have completed course work and passed comprehensive exams before
taking up the award.

(You have up to 12 months to start your field research from the date we
make the final selection.)

These awards are offered twice a year. The competition deadlines are in
April (awards announced in September) and in October (awards announced the
following March). For more information on the award and to apply, visit
the Competitions page.

http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Funding/WhoCanApply/Pages/Doctoral-Research-Awards.aspx