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CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships
Funding for doctoral field research abroad
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides up to CAD 20,000 for doctoral field research in developing countries. It supports data collection, interviews, surveys, focus groups, and workshops for advanced PhD students.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Doctoral field research in developing countries
- Data and sample collection on site
- Interviews and surveys with local populations
- Focus groups and workshops related to the research
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Research proposal
- Budget section showing funding sources
- Supporting documents for visa or medical delays, if applicable
- Receipts and boarding passes for reimbursable expenses, if selected
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Advanced doctoral students
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking funding only for final analysis or dissemination of results
- Applicants using the scholarship only for laboratory work
- Applicants who have already completed their fieldwork before the award announcement
Eligible expenses
- Field research costs, including data and sample collection, interviews, surveys, focus groups, and workshops
- Accommodation, local transport, and interpretation services during fieldwork
- Childcare costs for overnight care, where reasonable and applicable
- Eligible domestic or intra-regional travel linked to the research
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Tuition fees
- Analysis or dissemination of final results only
- Laboratory work
- Airfare between Canada and other countries or regions, except the one covered flight stated by the program
- Child airfare and related travel costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Developing countries
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a selection committee
- The process is highly competitive and not all applications are funded
- Conditional awards may require changes to the research proposal
- Selected applicants must respond to committee comments before final approval
- Payments are made by reimbursement based on actual expenses
Additional information
- The process is highly competitive.
- The application guidelines are available online during the application period.
- Funding is not retroactive.
- Applicants must follow the terms in the funding agreement if selected.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships?
This program provides up to CAD 20,000 for doctoral field research in developing countries. It supports data collection, interviews, surveys, focus groups, and workshops for advanced PhD students.
How much funding can be received?
CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships program, you must:
Advanced doctoral students
Field research in developing countries
Research used for thesis writing
What expenses are eligible under CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships?
Doctoral field research in developing countries
Data and sample collection on site
Interviews and surveys with local populations
Focus groups and workshops related to the research
Where is the CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships available?
The CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships program is available across Canada.
Is the CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships is a Researchers And Facilities
Who are the financial supporters of the CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships?
CRDI International Doctoral Research Scholarships is funded by Universities Canada, International Development Research Centre (IDRC)