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IDRC Research Awards 2025
One-year research awards for development topics
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Funding available
$ 47,301 - $ 54,756
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Nairobi, New Delhi, Ottawa, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
IDRC Research Awards 2025 supported one-year research awards with salaries up to CAD 54,756 in Ottawa. The program funded research, complementary skills development, and hands-on experience in areas such as governance, food systems, health, education, and inclusive economies.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 54,756 $
- Minimum amount : 47,301 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nairobi, New Delhi, Ottawa
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- International Activities
Target groups
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Research awards in climate-resilient food systems.
- Research awards in democratic and inclusive governance.
- Research awards in education and science.
- Research awards in global health.
- Research awards in sustainable inclusive economies.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging researchers.
- Candidates in Canada.
- Candidates in developing countries.
Eligible expenses
- Salary for one year.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- India
- Kenya
- Ottawa
- Nairobi
- New Delhi
Selection criteria
- Alignment with one of the listed development themes.
- Fit with the award location and program area.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the award options
- Check the listed development themes and locations.
- Choose the relevant research award opportunity.
- Step 2: Visit the careers website
- Go to the IDRC careers page for the award listing.
- Open the application page for the selected opportunity.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete and submit the application online through the careers portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications were reviewed through the IDRC careers application process.
- The program status is listed as closed for 2025.
- Further information on future cohorts may be announced later.
Additional information
- The program is closed for 2025.
- Applications were submitted through the IDRC careers website.
- The Research Awards Recipient program will be on hold in 2026.
- Details on a potential 2027 cohort may be shared in 2026.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the IDRC Research Awards 2025 Program
What is the IDRC Research Awards 2025?
IDRC Research Awards 2025 supported one-year research awards with salaries up to CAD 54,756 in Ottawa. The program funded research, complementary skills development, and hands-on experience in areas such as governance, food systems, health, education, and inclusive economies.
How much funding can be received?
IDRC Research Awards 2025 Funds up to $54,756 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the IDRC Research Awards 2025 program?
To be eligible for the IDRC Research Awards 2025 program, you must:
Emerging researchers only.
Must match an IDRC theme.
Canada or developing-country focus.
What expenses are eligible under IDRC Research Awards 2025?
Research awards in climate-resilient food systems.
Research awards in democratic and inclusive governance.
Research awards in education and science.
Research awards in global health.
Research awards in sustainable inclusive economies.
Who can I contact for more information about the IDRC Research Awards 2025?
You can contact International Development Research Centre (IDRC) by email at careers@idrc.ca.
Where is the IDRC Research Awards 2025 available?
The IDRC Research Awards 2025 program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.
Is the IDRC Research Awards 2025 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDRC Research Awards 2025 is a Researchers And Facilities