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The IDRC Research Awards are offered to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries enrolled in a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university (within the last three years).

Research award recipients will join IDRC for a one-year paid program to undertake research on the topic they have submitted. They will receive hands-on experience in research and program management and support, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective.  For payroll purposes, awardees are considered full-time non-union employees of IDRC. Benefits include employer contributions to employment insurance, employer health tax, the Canada Pension Plan, and paid vacation leave. Some travel and research expenses are also supported, up to a maximum of CA$15,000.

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IDRC International Doctoral Research Awards (IDRC-IDRA)

15 Aug 2022

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IDRC Doctoral Research Awards 2022-2024

This project will nurture emerging leaders in the application of research to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and specific development outcome areas of particular interest to IDRC. It will enable Universities Canada to develop and implement a merit-based, peer-reviewed scholarship program for doctoral students at Canadian universities to conduct field research in developing countries. Over three years, the project will provide 70 students from Canada and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with opportunities to participate actively in crafting innovative solutions to real-world problems and to build careers in relevant fields. Building on previous iterations of this award, this project will strengthen the capacities of emerging researchers at Canadian universities, growing the cohort of researchers able to design, lead and carry out high-quality research in a development context. The inclusion in the program of students from LMICs studying in Canada, who will often return to their countries, coupled with the focus on supporting field research in the Global South, will deepen and strengthen collaboration between researchers and their organizations in Canada and the Global South on research that fosters development.

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IDRC International Doctoral Research Awards (IDRC-IDRA)

IDRC has helped graduate students undertake thesis research in the field of international development since 1982. IDRC International Doctoral Research Awards (IDRA) are intended to build capacity and develop research skills in Canada and the Global South to improve the lives of people in the developing world. The objective of the project is to strengthen the capacities of emerging researchers at Canadian universities, growing the cohort of researchers able to design, lead and carry out high quality research that contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals and specific development outcome areas of particular interest to IDRC. This call for applications is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing doctoral studies at a Canadian university. Awards will cover the costs of field research conducted for a doctoral dissertation in one or more countries in the Global South.

For more information, please contact Jill Sherman, International Research Facilitator, at [email protected] .

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July 31-august 5, 2022.

The Gerald S. Birth Award for outstanding innovation in diffuse reflection or diffuse transmission spectroscopy is conferred and sponsored by the Council for Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (CNIRS) in memory of Gerald Birth. The late Dr. Birth was the founder of the International Diffuse Reflectance Conference (IDRC), also sponsored by the CNIRS. He made many contributions to the instrument technology related to diffuse reflectance.

This award recognizes a specific accomplishment in advancing the Art and Science of Near Infrared Spectroscopy by a research scientist. All scientists performing research in Diffuse Reflection Spectroscopy or in Diffuse Transmission Spectroscopy in the visible, NIR or mid-IR regions are eligible for the award. The award-winning work must have been published between 01-Jan-2020 and 31-Dec-2021. The awardee (practicing or retired) may be (or have been) affiliated with industry, academia, government, or have another suitable affiliation. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers are not eligible. The awardee must be able to present the award-winning work during the online IDRC Conference. The award entails an honorarium of $2000. The Birth Award is granted at the sole discretion of the CNIRS and the scientific panel and may not be awarded if appropriate. The 2022 recipient of the Gerald S. Birth Award is Christian W. Huck of the University of of Innsbruck, Austria. See the announcement here .

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Hirschfeld Award: The 2022 Tomas Hirschfeld Award will be presented at Chambersburg in 2022.  The award, organised by ICNIRS with generous sponsorship from PerkinElmer, is given annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to NIR spectroscopy.   Anyone may nominate an individual for the award.  For more details and a list of previous awardees, see the ICNIRS website . The 2022 Tomas Hirschfeld Award winner is Wouter Saeys.  See the official annoucement here .

  The Young Scientist Award, sponsored by Avian Technologies LLC, is recognizing excellence in diffuse reflectance research performed by currently enrolled graduate and post-doctoral students. The $750 prize will be awarded at the International Diffuse Reflectance Conference where the awardee will present the work being recognized. Students should submit their nomination package to [email protected]  with the following: - Description of the research, impact to the field, and innovation statement written by the candidate (2 pages max) - Letter of support by the academic adviser (1 page) - Publication(s) (if applicable) Outstanding Poster Award: The Outstanding Poster award recognizes excellence in research for both students and experienced professionals. Posters are judged by the award committee and consideration is given to scientific rigor, contribution to the field, relevance to the conference theme and overall presentation. The awardees will be recognized at the banquet and monetary awards will be given in the amounts of $100, $75 and $50, for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place posters, respectively. Please fill the Call for Poster Abstract form and submit it to  [email protected] by 1-Jul-2022. Call for Poster Abstract   Honorary Membership in the CNIRS: Honorary Members are persons who have made exceptional contributions to near infrared spectroscopy and have been voted into their membership by the Governing Board of CNIRS. No more than two Honorary Members can be named in any fiscal year. Nominations and supporting documentation are to be submitted to the Awards Committee.

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Research Grant Awards 2022-2023: IDRC – Deadline 14 February

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IDRC Research Awards 2022-2023

Deadline: 14 February 2022 at 23:59 EST. Grant Award: CA$42,033 to CA$48,659 Term: 12 Months Themes related to: Climate-Resilient Food Systems, Democratic and Inclusive Governance, Education and Science, Ethics in Development Research, Global Health, Policy and Evaluation, and Sustainable Inclusive Economies Start Date: 1 May 2022

IDRC’s research awards application process for 2022 is open and the deadline for submitting your completed application has been extended to 14   February 2022 at 23:59 EST .

At  IDRC , we strive to nurture emerging researchers in Canada 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 is comfortable being their authentic selves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and physical or mental abilities to be part of our team.

About the awards

This year IDRC will offer research awards related to these development areas or themes:  Climate-Resilient Food Systems ,  Democratic and Inclusive Governance ,  Education and Science ,  Ethics in Development Research ,  Global Health, Policy and Evaluation , and  Sustainable Inclusive Economies .

If your research proposal is selected, you will join IDRC as a Research award recipient for a period of 12 months from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2023 with a salary in Canadian dollars between CA$42,033 to CA$48,659 to undertake research on the topic you have submitted. You will receive hands-on experience in research and program management and support, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective. Meet some or our former  IDRC Research award recipients .

For payroll purposes, you will be considered a full-time non-union employee of IDRC. Benefits include employer contributions to employment insurance, employer health tax, the Canada Pension Plan, and paid vacation leave. Some travel and research expenses are also supported, up to a maximum of CA$15,000.

Who can apply

• Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries with a work permit valid for full-time work (37.5 hours per week) in Canada  until 30 April 2023
• Students from low or middle-income countries who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have a valid student work permit and are enrolled in a Canadian university
• Students who are enrolled in or who have completed a master’s program from a recognized university within the last three years or students enrolled in a PhD program with a recognized university
• Preference will be given to students who have completed a master’s degree or who are enrolled in their first two years of a PhD program

Eligibility requirements

• Applied for only one research award recipient opportunity
• Proposed research must focus on one or more developing countries on the OECD  DAC list of ODA recipients
• Field research component cannot be more than 3 months
• Research cannot be proposed in countries with  Government of Canada travel security advisories  to “Avoid all travel”
• Specific eligibility criteria of each research theme must be satisfied
• Completed  Research proposal submission  and  Academic information and professional qualifications form  and  a copy of your valid student work permit or full-time work permit valid at least until 30 April 2023, if applicable, which must be uploaded as part of the application process  (Note: If these documents are not uploaded your application will not be considered) 
• Candidates who are short-listed will need to present a letter of support from an organization willing to assist them in the field and provide general support (i.e. with local ethics review, administrative processes, etc.)
• Candidates who have valid student work permits and are selected will be made offers conditional upon obtaining a work permit valid for full-time (37.5 hours) from 1 May 2022 and 30 April 2023

Note: You will be required to state in the application process if for the duration of the IDRC research award (i.e. 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2023) one of the following applies to ensure there is no conflict of interest: i) have received another Canadian government scholarship, award, subsidy, bursary, etc.; ii) hold a federal government contract in support of a research or work project; iii) have received another IDRC award or any award managed by another institution but supported by IDRC, such as the Queen Elizabeth Advanced Scholars program; and iv) involved directly or indirectly with any other IDRC project.                                               

Note: Your research design and implementation should be flexible given the strong possibility that the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and/or its after-effects will complicate and even prevent field research in many regions in 2022 and 2023.

Research proposal evaluation criteria

• Relevance of the proposal to IDRC’s mission and mandate
• Relevance of the proposal to selected development outcome area
• Clarity and quality of the proposal
• Clarity and appropriateness in addressing the ethical considerations and gender dimension of the proposed research
• Applicant’s capacity to conduct the proposed program of research including academic qualifications, local language abilities, and related experience
• Applicant’s capacity to conduct program of work, including related employment experience

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  Short-listed candidates will be advised  by late February 2022 .

For further information, please consult the  Frequently Asked Questions  and the  Short-Listed Candidate Checklist . If after reviewing all the information provided, you still have a question, please contact us at   [email protected] .

To find out more or to apply for this Research Award, please click here .

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International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Research Awards 2023–2024

Deadline: February 1, 2023

Applications are open for the IDRC Research Awards 2023–2024 . The IDRC research awards programme 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.

This year IDRC will offer research awards related to these development areas or themes: Climate-Resilient Food Systems, Democratic and Inclusive Governance, Education and Science, Ethics in Development Research, Global Health, Policy and Evaluation, and Sustainable Inclusive Economies. 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 May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024 to undertake research on the topic you have submitted. You will receive hands-on experience in research and programme management and support, grant administration, and the creation, dissemination, and use of knowledge from an international perspective.

• 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.

Eligibility

• For the awards based in Ottawa: Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada, and students from low or middle-income countries, enrolled in a Canadian university with a work permit valid for full-time work (37.5 hours per week) in Canada until April 30, 2024.
• 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 programme from a recognized university within the last three years.
• Preference will be given to students who have completed a master’s degree.

Evaluation Criteria

• Relevance of the proposal to IDRC’s mission and mandate
• Relevance of the proposal to selected development outcome area
• Clarity and quality of the proposal
• Clarity and appropriateness in addressing the ethical considerations and gender dimension of the proposed research
• Applicant’s capacity to conduct the proposed program of research including academic qualifications, local language abilities, and related experience 
• Applicant’s capacity to conduct program of work, including related employment experience

Application

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For more information, visit IDRC Research Awards .

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2022 IDRC International Doctoral Research Awards Recipients

We are thrilled to congratulate Marina Banuet for being awarded the 2022 IDRC International Doctoral Research Award . This prestigious award recognizes emerging leaders dedicated to applying research to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals and specific development outcome areas of particular interest to the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

The IDRC Doctoral Research Awards program, which has been running for many years, is a merit-based, peer-reviewed scholarship program for doctoral students at Canadian universities to conduct field research in developing countries. Over three years, the program will provide 70 students from Canada and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) with opportunities to participate actively in crafting innovative solutions to real-world problems and to build careers in relevant fields.

One of the unique aspects of this program is its focus on supporting field research in the Global South. By including students from LMICs studying in Canada, who will often return to their countries, this program deepens and strengthens collaboration between researchers and their organizations in Canada and the Global South on research that fosters development.

Marina Banuet's award is a testament to her commitment to advancing research in sustainable development. Her work will undoubtedly contribute to developing innovative solutions to real-world problems and promote sustainable development in LMICs.

We wish Marina Banuet and all the recipients of the IDRC Doctoral Research Awards program the best of luck in their research endeavours and look forward to the groundbreaking work they will produce.

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Excellence in Graduate Research Awards 2023-24

The Department of Chemistry is pleased to announce the following prizes for outstanding work by graduate students. These awards, announced each spring, recognize outstanding contributions to research by doctoral students and carry a $1,000 prize. The awards were restructured in Academic Year 2022-23 after a few years hiatus and are funded by endowments made possible through philanthropic support of faculty, friends, and alumni. All UW Chemistry Ph.D. students that have completed their General Examination, are in Good Academic Standing, and have not yet received a merit award are eligible to apply.

Excellence in Graduate Research Award, Physical Chemistry

Funded by the Kwiram/CCR Fellowship

Kent Wilson is a PhD candidate in the research group of Professor Sarah Keller. He synthesizes lipid bilayer membranes to determine which molecules are necessary for phase separation. Kent grew up in Batesville, Indiana and attended Benedictine College where he majored in physics and mathematics. When he's not making lipid vesicles, he enjoys reading, writing, and playing guitar.

Garrett Santis is a PhD candidate in chemistry. Under the guidance of Affiliate Professor Sotiris Xantheas, Garrett has studied the intricacies of intermolecular interactions, specifically hydrogen bonding interactions. Using computation and theory, he has probed the influence structure has on the thermodynamics of hydrogen bonds and the kinetics of proton transfer. Outside of Bagley Hall, Garrett is a member of Frontrunners and an avid trivia buff at the College Inn Pub.

Excellence in Graduate Research Award, Analytical Chemistry

Lindsey Ulmer is a PhD candidate in the group of Associate Professor Matthew Bush. She develops novel crosslinking mass spectrometry methods to study small heat shock proteins in collaboration with Professor Rachel Klevit (Biochemistry). She grew up in Johns Creek, Georgia and completed her BS in chemistry at Georgia Tech, where she did undergraduate research in glycoproteomics with Dr. Ronghu Wu. Outside of her research, she likes to cuddle with her dogs, watch reality television, and take ballet classes.

Jiahao Wan is a PhD candidate in the research group of Professor František Tureček. He studies gas-phase biomolecular ion structures using tandem mass spectrometry and theory. Jiahao grew up in Chengdu, China and received a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and playing soccer with friends.

Excellence in Graduate Research Award, Inorganic Chemistry

Funded by the Ritter Endowed Scholarship Fund Hao Nguyen is a PhD candidate in Professor Brandi Cossairt’s lab. He was born and raised in Vietnam. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Texas A&M University in 2020. His Ph.D. research focuses on the synthesis and integration of quantum dots for quantum photonic applications. Hao is also the founder of SCROCCS, a program that brings local community college students to experience summer research at the UW. Outside of the lab, Hao enjoys cooking, 3D modeling, gaming, and playing with his two cats.

Funded by the Mary K. Simeon and Goldie Simeon Read Chemistry Research Endowment Kathleen Snook is a PhD candidate in the research group of Assistant Professor Dianne Xiao. She studies the use of redox–active supramolecular cages as electrocatalysts for the synthesis of organic molecules. Kathleen grew up in Snohomish, Washington and received her B.A. in chemistry with honors from Boston University. Outside of lab, she enjoys reading books, writing, and spending time with her cat, Sylvie.

Excellence in Graduate Research Award, Organic Chemistry

Funded by the Irving and Mildred Shain Endowed Fund in Chemistry

Elizabeth Momoh is a PhD candidate in the research group of Professor Pradip Rathod. Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Elizabeth has been drawn to malaria research due to the high prevalence of malaria in Nigeria. Her research focuses on developing novel chemical tools for multiplex analysis of antibody responses to malaria antigens and she hopes to make significant strides in advancing malaria vaccine research. Elizabeth graduated with a B.S in chemistry from Cameron University. Outside of the lab, she spends time with friends playing board games or trying new restaurants.

Cem Millik earned a BS in biochemistry from the University of Washington and is pursuing a PhD in chemistry in the group of Professor Alshakim Nelson. Cem’s research interests center on interfaces between life sciences and synthetic materials. Cem’s research in the Nelson Laboratory focuses on the exploration of stimuli-responsive hydrogels and their applications in drug delivery, 3D printing, 3D cell culture, and as soft biomaterials.

Congratulations to these PhD candidates for this excellent research accomplishments!

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Spring semester 2024: Major alumni activities in Japan

Including an upcoming international symposium with a hybrid format on may 9..

The Japan-based alumni of the International and Comparative Education (ICEd) program initiated this semester three conferences on the occasion of Professor Gita Steiner-Khamsi’s six-week visit to Japan. The visit was made possible by alum Professor Keiichi Ogawa (PhD, 1999), who hosted her sabbatical visit and secured funding from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Professor Ogawa is a Professor and Department Chair at Kobe University’s Graduate School for International Cooperation Studies, an award-winning author of eight books, a member of the Governing Board of the UNESCO International Institute for International Planning (IIEP) in Paris, and an honorary professor in several countries. He has substantially contributed to the growth of the field of international and comparative education in Japan, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. In addition to sharing research, the three events served as a platform to meet up with other alumni based in Japan and internationally.

The first event was on April 12, 2024, and was held in person at the University of Tokyo. It was organized by Professor Yuto Kitamura, with the support of TC-ICEd alum Kazuaki Iwabuchi (PhD, 2022), Assistant Professor, and Dr. Leyla Radjai, University of Tokyo. The presentation of Professor Steiner-Khamsi was held at the Center for School Education and Evidence-based Research (CASEER), University of Tokyo; over seventy researchers attended the event.

Professor Steiner-Khamsi (left) with Professor Keiichi Ogawa (right)

The second event was a hybrid event, held on April 18, 2024. Professor Keiichi Ogawa organized it in collaboration with the Kansai Branch of the Japan Society for International Development (JASID). The hybrid event attracted over 120 researchers from Japan and the South Asian region. Professor Steiner-Khamsi spoke on the topic “ Making externally funded reforms stick: Challenges and approaches of international cooperation .” The picture shows the organizer of the event (Keiichi Ogawa, Professor/Department Chair, Kobe University) and the keynote speaker (Gita Steiner-Khamsi, Professor, ICEd) in the foreground and a few researchers participating online.

Finally, the third event of May 9, 2024 , 10:00 – 12:00 Japan Standard Time, is an international symposium hosted by Professor Keiichi Ogawa and held at Kobe University’s Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies (GSICS) in a hybrid format. It will be a large event, co-organized with KIX EMAP (funded by IDRC/GPE) and co-sponsored by numerous universities, ministries of education, and think tanks in the United States, Canada, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific region. The speakers are Professors Gita Steiner-Khamsi, TC-ICEd, Rie Kijima , University of Toronto, and Patricia Bromley , Stanford University. The symposium will also feature a panel with the following distinguished speakers: TC-ICEd alum Professor Yume Shinobu Yamaguchi , Director, UN University in Tokyo (PhD, 1999), Professor Kazuo Kuroda , Waseda University and Vice-President of CIES, Dr. Sam Sideth Dy , Cambodia Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Dr. Hamoud Al-Seyani , Yemeni Ministry of Education, and Dr. Harry Patrinos , Senior Advisor, World Bank. TC-ICEd alum Dr. Arushi Terway (Ed.D., 2016), NORRAG, will welcome the participants on behalf of the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange Initiative (KIX) EMAP region and moderate the discussion sessions.

Please find more information on the event, including a link for online registration here .  Simultaneous translation into Arabic, Russian, and Khmer will be provided.

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