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Guides and Forms
Whether you’re a research grant applicant, successful grantee, or fellowships and awards applicant, there are guidelines, brochures, information packages, and forms specific to your needs. You’ll find them below.
 
For applicants
 
Before you propose a research idea, consult the following forms and documents. Different IDRC programs may also have specific requirements and forms, which you’ll find on the program page, under Approach.
  • Research grant idea (Word) (PDF)
  • Application for an IDRC research grant (Word) (PDF)
 For grantees
 
Once you have received project funding, these documents explain our financial and administrative procedures.
For fellowships and awards
 
If you’re interested in applying for an IDRC fellowship or award, you will need to consult and complete several forms.
If you receive an award, you will also need to provide reports on your activities:
  • guidelines for field research reports 
  • award recipient’s final report  form
  • science journalism award recipient’s final report form 

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Guides and Forms
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