How do researchers apply for IDRC funding?
Before approaching IDRC with a project, researchers should ensure that there is a fit between IDRC’s current programing and the researchers’ area of interest. Once that has been determined, researchers typically approach the IDRC program officer whose field of expertise most closely matches their own. The Centre’s regional offices often help with this process, as they are key entry points for developing-country scientists wishing to contact IDRC. Whether they are located in a regional office or at IDRC’s Ottawa headquarters, program officers can quickly assess the likelihood of IDRC supporting a given idea. If the idea seems promising, the researcher seeking funding will be asked to submit a one-to three-page summary that will be reviewed by other program staff. If approval in principal is granted, the researcher seeking funding may be asked to submit a full research proposal. These are comprehensive documents, and program officers often help in their development to ensure that all the
