John G. Bene Fellowship: Resilience in a Changing Climate 1323 views

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) offers grants, funding, and awards to researchers and institutions to find solutions for global development challenges. The call is open to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing masters or doctoral studies at a Canadian university.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
• Applicant must be enrolled at a Canadian university at the master’s or doctoral level (when you submit your application, you must have completed several courses of the program, but not necessarily all of the courses);
• Applicant must have an academic background that combines an interest in forests with social sciences. Applicants from interdisciplinary programs are eligible, provided their programs contain the specified elements;
• Applicant’s research proposal must be approved by the thesis supervisor and proof must be provided.
• Applicant’s proposed field of research must take place in one or more developing countries and be conducted for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation;
• Applicant must provide evidence of affiliation with an institution or organization in the developing region(s) in which the research will take place;
• Doctoral students must have completed coursework and passed comprehensive exams before taking up the award; and applicant may not be in receipt of two or more active IDRC awards at the same time. No time overlaps will be permitted.
• If candidate is selected for an award, he/she will have up to 12 months to start your field research from the date of the final selection.
• Applicant must plan to spend a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks in the field when your research involves one or more countries in one region. The regions are: Middle East, North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Far Eastern Asia, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Oceania.

Duration: 12 months

How to apply

• Complete the eligibility and application forms online.
• Upload all scanned copies of the requested documents listed below.
• Research Proposal
• Letter of Affiliation
• Letter of Approval from Research Supervisor
• Official transcripts
• Proof of Citizenship/Permanent Residency
• Two references to be completed online