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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 47,301 - $ 54,756
Timeline
- Closing date : September 22, 2024
Location
Nairobi, New Delhi, Ottawa, Quebec
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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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 54,756 $
- Minimum amount : 47,301 $
Timeline
- Closing date : September 22, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Nairobi, New Delhi, Ottawa
- 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
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.
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the IDRC Research Awards 2025. 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 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 CRDI (IDRC) by email at careers@idrc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the IDRC Research Awards 2025 available?
The IDRC Research Awards 2025 program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the IDRC Research Awards 2025 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
IDRC Research Awards 2025 is a Researchers And Facilities