About the programme
A bequest-funded student award supporting practical field research for a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation. Research should combine forest, landscape, environment, or food systems interests with a social sciences lens, focusing on gender-responsive, nature-based approaches that benefit smallholder farmers, youth, women and Indigenous communities in developing countries. Work focused on genomics or genetic modification is not eligible. Proposals aligned with IDRC's REVIVE Initiative on post-fire forest and food restoration are welcome.
Duration: 10 weeks to 12 months
Eligibility
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Pursuing master's or doctoral studies at a Canadian university
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What they look for
- Academic background combining interest in forests, environment, ecology or food systems with a social sciences lens
- Proposed research benefits less privileged people in developing countries and forest/agroforest communities
What you receive
- Funding for field research costs for a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation in the Global South
What you will need
- Research proposal
- SurveyMonkey Apply account
How to apply
- Create an account on SurveyMonkey Apply
- Read the detailed call for proposals document and FAQs
- Submit application via SurveyMonkey Apply by the deadline
Applications are submitted on IDRC - International Development Research Centre’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
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- IDRC - International Development Research Centre
- Last checked
- 11 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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