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John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems
Field research support for climate justice studies
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 23,000
Timeline
- Closing date : October 11, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
This fellowship provides up to CAD 23,000 for field research on forests, climate resilience, gender, and food systems. It supports master's and doctoral research in developing countries, with a focus on women and Indigenous peoples.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 23,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : October 11, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Field research for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation
- Research on forests, climate resilience, gender, biodiversity, or food systems
- Studies on the links between forest resources and the welfare of communities in developing countries
- Research focused on women and Indigenous peoples
Documents Needed
- Research proposal
- Letter of affiliation
- Supervisor approval letter
- Official transcripts
- Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens
- Permanent residents of Canada
- Master’s students at Canadian universities
- Doctoral students at Canadian universities
Who is not eligible
- Students who have not yet completed any courses in their program
- Applicants seeking funding only for tuition or lab work
- Projects focused on genomics or genetic modification
- Applicants with two or more active IDRC awards at the same time
Eligible expenses
- Field research costs, including data and sample collection
- Interviews, surveys, focus groups, and workshops
- Housing, local transportation, and interpretation during fieldwork
- In-country or in-region flights for field research
- Overnight childcare costs, where applicable
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- University tuition fees
- Work focused only on analyzing or disseminating final results
- Video completion work
- Laboratory work
- Genomics and genetic modification research
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Developing countries listed by the OECD DAC as ODA recipients
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an IDRC committee and then forwarded to a selection committee for final evaluation.
- Shortlisted candidates may receive comments that must be addressed before confirmation.
- Successful applicants are notified by email, with results expected in December 2024.
- Unsuccessful applicants are also informed by email through the online system.
Additional information
- Only online applications are accepted.
- Applications must be submitted in English or French.
- Applicants may combine this award with other funding, if properly declared.
- Unsuccessful applicants will not receive comments.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems. 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 John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems?
This fellowship provides up to CAD 23,000 for field research on forests, climate resilience, gender, and food systems. It supports master's and doctoral research in developing countries, with a focus on women and Indigenous peoples.
How much funding can be received?
John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems Funds up to $23,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems program?
To be eligible for the John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Master’s or doctoral student in Canada
Field research in a developing country
What expenses are eligible under John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems?
Field research for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation
Research on forests, climate resilience, gender, biodiversity, or food systems
Studies on the links between forest resources and the welfare of communities in developing countries
Research focused on women and Indigenous peoples
Who can I contact for more information about the John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems?
You can contact CRDI (IDRC) by email at benefellowship@idrc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems available?
The John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems program is available across Canada.
Is the John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems a grant, loan, or tax credit?
John G. Bene Fellowship 2024 - Justice for Women and Indigenous Peoples through Climate-resilient Forests and Food Systems is a Researchers And Facilities