IDRC Internship Award

The IDRC Internship awards provide exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff.
Internships will be considered for a program of training and research responding to IDRC’s research priorities.

IDRC’s research activities focus on four Program Areas:

·         Social and Economic Policy

·         Environmental and Natural Resources Management

·         Information and Communication Technologies for Development

·         Innovation, Policy and Science

Duration: Internships are tenable for a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 12 months at IDRC headquarters in Ottawa or in a Regional Office.

Developing country nationals residing in their home country (or another country) must hold their internships in the appropriate Regional Office.

Number of Awards: Approximately fourteen. Some travel and research expenses will also be supported, up to a maximum of $10,000.

Internship Application Eligibility: Candidates must be citizens of developing countries.

Candidates need not be affiliated with an institution. They may participate in internships as part of an academic requirement.

Deadline: 12 September each year.

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