- Organizer: International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
- Funding Total: CAD 700,000
- Individual Grant Size: Up to CAD 100,000
- Number of Projects: Up to 7 funded grants
- Duration: 12 months
- Deadline: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 – 23:59 ET
- Program Area: Education and Science
- Contact: educationandscience@idrc.ca
- Status: Open
Purpose:
IDRC is pleased to announce a call for proposals to connect Indigenous research and leadership in Canada and in the Global South to complement the Tri-agency strategic funding opportunity Indigenous Capacity and Leadership in Research Connection Grants being led by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
This call is open to Indigenous organizations or organizations supporting Indigenous-led research programs based in the Global South.
The Grants aim to connect Indigenous researchers in the Global South with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities in Canada through:
- Knowledge-sharing activities
- Co-development of an interdisciplinary Indigenous research agenda
- Long-term alliance building for future joint research initiatives
Eligibility:
- Lead organization must be:
- A legally recognized, not-for-profit, research-focused entity
- Headquartered in an eligible Global South country
- Indigenous-led or supporting Indigenous-led research, especially involving women or gender-diverse researchers
- Not eligible: Government bodies, individuals, international organization branches
- Canadian organizations: Must apply through the SSHRC Tri-agency Connection Grants
Apply By:
September 23, 2025
For further details please see the grant’s website.
