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Research Award Recipient (RAR) opportunities

IDRC is undertaking a review of our fellowships and awards to take into account lessons learned from past cohorts. The Research Awards Recipient (RAR) program will be exceptionally put on hold as this review is undertaken, and there will be no cohort in 2026. Details on a potential 2027 cohort and any adjustments to the program will be shared in 2026.

We know that the suspension of this program may cause disappointment among young researchers, but this review period will ensure any future programming is strengthened. 

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At IDRC , we strive 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 research, the development of complementary skills, and hands-on experience.

The International Development Research Centre is 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. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, as well as persons with physical or mental disabilities to be part of our team. At IDRC, we place human rights and dignity at the center of our work. We have a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the delivery of our mandate and during our research for development activities.
We strive to ensure barrier-free selection processes. If you are contacted regarding a career opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the People and Corporate Culture Division representative of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
All IDRC employment offers will be contingent on satisfactory references and self-declaration results. IDRC will request information from references provided by job applicants about any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment in the context of employment. By submitting an application, job applicants confirm their understanding of the recruitment process above.