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The John G. Bene fellowship program is administered by IDRC and offered annually to graduate research students. Candidates should have an academic background that combines an interest in forests with social sciences (e.g., forestry, agroforestry, climate justice for women and Indigenous people, gender biodiversity, or ecosystems).

This fellowship is offered to facilitate field research on the relationship between forest resources and the social, economic, cultural and environmental welfare of people in the developing countries, particularly in the face of changing climate conditions. The proposed research should benefit less privileged people in developing countries, focusing on women and Indigenous people, aiming to increase the resilience of individuals and forest communities facing difficult contexts and challenges.

Funding

$23,000 CAD – 10 weeks up to 12 months

Funds will cover costs of field research conducted for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation in one or more countries of the Global South.

Eligibility

This call is open to graduate students at Canadian universities.

Research proposals must be approved by a thesis supervisor and proof must be provided.

Please read the for more information.

Contact Details

Internal: ors.int@dal.ca
External: benefellowship@idrc.ca

Deadlines

Internal: September 27, 2024
External:  October 11, 2024 – 23:59 ET