Eligibility
This call for proposals is open to universities based in low- and middle-income countries in the Middle East and East Africa. Applicants must have a strong track record in research as well as community and policy outreach.
To be eligible, applicants should demonstrate institutional expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge on forced displacement, as well as a commitment to advancing gender equality, inclusion, and equity.
Scope
IDRC will support the establishment of up to four university research chairs for up to five years: two in the Middle East and two in East Africa. For a list of eligible countries, please see our frequently asked questions document.
The aim of the research chair positions is to empower institutions in the Middle East and East Africa to define research agendas on forced displacement. The research chairs will also lead on identifying practical, gender-transformative solutions that promote the social, economic, political, and health rights of forcibly displaced persons and host communities.
Funder: IDRC
Deadline: August 3, 2021
