The intern will undertake a program of research on the topic submitted when competing for the internship award and on Indian foreign policy.  The candidate 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 the Director of the Policy and Planning Group, President’s Office.

 

Duration

 

Internships are tenable for a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 12 months at IDRC headquarters in Ottawa.

 

 

The intern will undertake a program of research on the topic submitted when competing for the Internship during a part of his/her time, will provide research assistance on issues dealing with Indian foreign policy, and will be trained in the techniques of research management through hands-on work experience with  IDRC’s  programming planning and practices.

 

 

Interns doing their internship in Canada will receive a salary in a range from CA$36 754 to CA$42 548 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 IDRC Internship 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. 

 

 

IDRC will cover the travel costs for a developing country Intern from his/her country to Ottawa to take up the internship (and return at the end of the internship). The costs of this travel will be in addition to the CA$10 000 allowance for travel related to his/her work program and research.

 

 

Deadline for receipt of applications: October 17, 2008. The award will be announced in November or December 2008.

 

 

IDRC staff will review the applications and select one candidate.

 

Commencement of the award: January 5, 2009.

 

 

The successful applicant will have a strong interest in development in India and South Asia. His/her past study and proposed research will reflect this. Within IDRC, the candidate will be expected to provide research assistance in areas including the study of the foreign policy and external relations of India, as well as providing support to IDRC’s programming and practices.

 

 

The selected candidate cannot receive any other government scholarship, award, subsidy, bursary, honorarium or hold any federal government contract in support of a research/work project for the duration of the award.

 

A non-Canadian residing or studying in Canada who is recommended for an award will be required to obtain a valid work permit before the commencement of the Internship.

 

 

The application must show how the intern will accomplish a set of learning objectives.

 

The specifications for the Internship are linked to current program priorities and structure. The Centre reserves the right to change priorities and structure and this may determine the final choice and allocation of Centre Internships.

 

Applications will be evaluated according to criteria, such as relevance to sustainable and equitable development and to IDRC priorities, quality of the proposal and suitability of the candidate.

 

If there are ethical questions connected with the proposal, the applicant may, at IDRC’s discretion, be required to submit the appropriate approval for the Ethic’s Committee of the University.

 

 

Refer below to 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.  Complete applications must be received at the Centre by the deadline.  Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for the competition.

 

 

Centre Internship Awards

Centre Training and Awards Program (CTAP)

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

P.O. Box 8500

Ottawa, Ontario

K1G 3H9 - Canada

 

Centre Internship Awards

Centre Training and Awards Program (CTAP)

International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

150 Kent Street, Mailroom Suite 990

Ottawa, Ontario

K1P 0B2 - Canada

 

Fax: (1 613) 567-7748

Telephone: (1 613) 236-6163 ext.: 2098

E-mail: cta@idrc.ca