Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD) 2023 for Developing Countries
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When is Application Deadline?
3rd November 2023
Tell Me About Award:
The Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development is a competitive research grant program under the umbrella of the Global Development Awards Competition (GDAC), administered by GDN, funded under the Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD) trust fund managed by the World Bank, and generously supported by the Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan. This award program identifies and funds outstanding research proposals in low- or middle-income countries with high potential for excellence in research and clear policy implications for addressing development issues.
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What Type of Award is this?
Research
Who can apply for Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development?
The awards will be given to the researcher(s) whose proposals hold the greatest promise for improving our understanding of development issues and puts forth clear, articulate and well researched policy implications to address relevant developmental problems.
Which Countries are Eligible?
Low- or Middle-income developing countries
How Many Positions will be Given?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development?
The three winning projects will receive grants worth US$ 60,000. The awards will be given to the researcher(s) whose proposals hold the greatest promise for improving our understanding of development issues and puts forth clear, articulate and well researched policy implications to address relevant developmental problems.
The first prize winner will receive a grant of US$ 30,000. The second prize and third prize winners will receive a grant of US$ 20,000 and US$ 10,000 respectively. The funds will be used to support the research work proposed by the winners towards the completion of their research. Additionally, awardees will be paired with world-class academic in their area of work who will play the role of a Scientific and Technical Advisor.
Finalists will be invited to join a communications training in preparation of a pitch of their project in front of a high-level Jury, which will decide which research proposal to award, at a event in April 2024 (details to be confirmed) and projects are expected to start in June 2024.
How to Apply for Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development?
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