Researchers in agriculture, manufacturing and digital technologies
Abroad
Up to USD 30,000
Closed
Global Development Network invites applcations from researchers for The Global Development Awards Competition 2017, supported from the Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan. The competition recognizes excellence in policy-oriented research, supports research capacity development of researchers in developing countries and funds innovative social development projects benefiting marginalized groups in the developing world.
Research Proposals for the Award will be considered in following sub-themes:
The competion is accepting applications in two categories:
Category 1: Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD)
First Prize: USD 30,000; Second Prize: USD 10,000; Third Prize: USD 5,000
Eligibility Criteria Category 1:
Category 2: Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP)
First Prize*: USD 30,000; Second Prize: USD 10,000; Third Prize: USD 5,000
*The first prize winner is also eligible to compete under the Japan Social Development Fund for an additional grant of up to USD 200,000 to scale up their innovative work.
Eligibility Criteria:
Note- APPLICATION DEADLINE: 16 July, 2017 (Indian Standard Time 6:00 PM)
Step 1- Prepare the proposal as specified on the ORD proposal template and MIDP proposal template
Step 2- Prepare a single document with the CVs of all the team members related to the research
Step 3- Register here for online submission
Step 4- Upload all documents specified on the form. Then save and submit the application
Step 5- Submit specific application only once and in case of query, email awards@gdt.int
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