How can researchers apply for IDRC funding?
IDRC’s principal approach is to support projects and partnerships proposed by developing-country research institutions. However, since this approach includes NorthÂSouth partnerships, Canadian institutions may propose a research initiative to IDRC in collaboration with one or more developing-country partners. Of course, the researchers’ area of interest must correspond with IDRC’s current programing. IDRC’s program officers then advise researchers as to how well the proposed initiative fits within IDRC’s priorities, as well as the likelihood of IDRC funding the project. If the project seems promising, researchers may be asked to submit a project summary for preliminary evaluation. If that is successful, a full research proposal is requested for evaluation.
