IDRC strives to nurture emerging researchers in Canada and in developing countries who will apply their research in innovative ways to solve development challenges. Our research awards program helps to build the capacity and careers of individuals by funding academic study and mobility, research, the development of complementary skills, and hands-on experience.
We are committed to creating and fostering a respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people’s lives we impact and the Canadian community we work within, where everyone can truly be themselves. All awards will be based in Ottawa except for the Global Health award that will be based in Nairobi.
If your research proposal is selected, you will join IDRC as a Research award recipient for a period of 12 months from 1 May 2023 to 30 April 2024. You will receive hands-on experience in research and program management and support, grant administration. Awardees in Ottawa will be considered full-time non-union employees of IDRC for payroll purposes. Benefits include employer contributions to employment insurance, employer health tax, the Canada Pension Plan, and paid vacation leave. The salary range is CA$42,033 – CA$48,659.The awardee in Nairobi is considered a term employee working on the Research Awardee pay scale as defined in the Locally engaged Staff manual. The salary range is 2,032,072 to 3,204,520 KES. For all awardees some travel and research expenses are also supported.
WORTH
- Employment insurance
- Employer health tax
- Paid vacation leave
- The salary range is CA$42,033 – CA$48,659
ELIGIBILITY
- For the Global Health award based in Nairobi, the candidates must hold Kenyan citizenship.
- Students who are enrolled in or who have completed a master’s program from a recognized university within the last three years
- Preference will be given to students who have completed a master’s degree
DEADLINE: February 1, 2023
To apply and for more information visit here
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