Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) supports research in developing countries to promote growth and development. The result is innovative, lasting local solutions that aim to bring choice and change to those who need it most. IDRC’s Climate Change and Water Program (CCW) helps developing country researchers to understand the consequences of climate change on water resources and to find ways to improve the ability of citizens and governments to adapt to the changing environment. One or more of the following themes must be addressed: 1) economic analysis related to climate change adaptation, 2) gender analysis of adaptation strategies, 3) use information and communication technologies and spatial decision support systems for adaptation, and 4) adaptation strategies that examine water supply and clean energy.

The purpose of CCW’s Adaptation H2O Graduate Research Awards is to build the research capacity in developing countries by providing awards to graduate students working on subjects related to climate change and water.

NUMBER, VALUE, AND DURATION OF AWARDS

• A maximum of seven awards, each with a maximum value of CA$15,000, are available this year. The award covers field work expenses for graduate students who are citizens of a developing country and who are enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program at a Canadian or developing country university.
• A maximum of two awards, each with a maximum value of CA$15,000, are also available this year to cover field work expenses of Canadian citizens (or permanent residents of Canada) who are graduate students enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian university.
• The award covers the field work period, which must be at least three continuous months and no more than 12 months in duration.
• The awards are only meant to cover research expenses and not university tuition or affiliation fees.

ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants must be registered in a graduate program at a Canadian or developing country university, affiliated with one reputable non-academic institution in the developing country in which the proposed research will take place, and EITHER 1) a citizen or permanent resident of Canada enrolled in a doctoral program OR 2) a citizen of a developing country enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program

FUNDING: up to CA $15,000 per award, 7 awards for field work expenses (3-12 months of field work)

DEADLINE: Friday October 15, 2010 (before 4pm Ottawa time)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION FOLLOW IDRC’s LINK