The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to connect Indigenous research and leadership in Canada and 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 of Canada (SSHRC).
This call is open to Indigenous organizations or organizations supporting Indigenous-led research programs based in the Global South. If you are an organization based in Canada, please consult the Tri-agency strategic funding opportunity.
Proposals must be received no later than September 23, 2025, at 23:59 Eastern Daylight Time.
Key objectives:
- support the research priorities of Indigenous Peoples as identified by them;
- champion Indigenous leadership, self-determination and capacity in research for the benefit of Indigenous communities;
- increase awareness and visibility of Indigenous researchers, students and communities in policy and research fora;
- recognize Indigenous ways of knowing as an integral part of valid and authoritative research;
- support Indigenous-led strategies and structures that address respectful and mutually beneficial data management, data sovereignty and intellectual property rights in Indigenous research.
Visit the IDRC website for more information on the funding scope, duration, eligibility, expectations, submission process and more.
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