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The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is running its annual competition for the Internship Awards.

Please refer to the following url for details on each of the awards:
http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-84370-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

The IDRC Internship awards provide exposure to research for international development through a program of training in research management and grant administration under the guidance of IDRC program staff. The internship is designed to provide hands-on learning experiences in research program management - in the creation, dissemination and utilization of knowledge from an international perspective.

The intern will undertake a program of research on the topic submitted when competing for the internship award, and will be trained in the techniques of research management through hands-on experience with the Centre's policies and practices for grant administration under the mentorship of a Program Officer(s). Program:

Internships will be considered for a program of training and research responding to IDRC's research priorities. IDRC's research activities focus on four Program Areas:

Social and Economic Policy
Environment and Natural Resource Management
Information and Communication Technologies ICT for Development
Innovation, Policy and Science

The intern will undertake a program of research on the topic submitted when competing for the Internship during a part (often around 50% ) of their time and will be trained in the techniques of research management through hands-on work experience with their chosen
program's programming and practices. They will work under the mentorship of a Program Officer(s).

Duration

Internships are tenable for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months at IDRC headquarters in Ottawa or in a Regional Office. Developing-country nationals residing in their home country (or another country) must hold their internships in the appropriate Regional Office.

Number of Awards
Approximately fourteen (14)
Employment Status

Interns doing their internship in Canada will receive (in 2008) a salary in a range from CA$35 858 to CA$41 511 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. They will be considered as full-time
term employees of the Centre. Benefits include contributions to Employment Insurance, Employer Health Tax and the Canada Pension Plan and 4% in lieu of vacation leave. Some travel and research expenses will also be supported, up to a maximum of CA$10 000. The salary range
and benefits for interns located in the Regional Offices will vary according to regional conditions. No allowance for relocation is provided.

Eligibility

The program is aimed at candidates who, through demonstrated achievements in academic studies, work or research, have shown interest in the creation and utilization of knowledge from an
international perspective. Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and citizens of developing countries may submit an application. They must be either currently registered in a Master's Program or have completed a Master's Degree in a recognized university.  Their
research must focus on a developing country.  Candidates need not be
affiliated with an institution. They may participate in internships as part of an academic requirement.

Please note that IDRC Board-approved policy is to not support research in Eastern Europe or the former Soviet Union. Furthermore, IDRC does not accept applicants who are citizens of countries in these regions.

To submit an application

Click on the "Checklist of documents to be submitted by candidates – for Internship Program only" link at the bottom of this page for the list of documents to be submitted and how to send your application.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.


Selection

IDRC staff will review the applications and select successful candidates.

Commencement of awards: January 2009.

Deadline: 2008/09/12