Deadline: 15 November 2017
The International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) is seeking applications for its “Research Associates Grant Programme 2018” that is a collaborative platform for policy makers, practitioners, national academies, and academics to share experience, build capacity and develop theoretical and practical approaches to the use of scientific evidence in informing policy at all levels of government.
The grant will be an opportunity for researchers and policy practitioners to:
- identify and work with an international mentor of the applicant’s choosing;
- undertake professional development activities and research with the support of INGSA collaborators and mentors;
- present their work and network with other INGSA Research Associates at INGSA’s next biennial conference in Tokyo, Japan (September 2018);
- build peer and professional networks & visibility through INGSA activities and communications; and
- Develop their career through publications and research activities that support the INGSA mission.
Funding Information
The maximum amount of funding awarded will be €15,000 euros per project.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a PhD at time of application OR have at least 5 years full-time equivalent experience in research or as a public policy professional (e.g. advice, analysis, implementation, evaluation).
- Applicants must be living and working in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).
- Applicants must be employed at a recognised institution of higher education, an independent research organisation, government agency, international organisation, or relevant NGO for the duration of the award.
- Applicants should have identified and engaged a mentor (either in-country or international) who can offer advice and guidance on the applicant’s project. This support will be supplemented by access to INGSA’s network of mentors.
- Applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience relating to developing and using science in public policy and government advisory systems are particularly encouraged to apply.
- Funding cannot be awarded directly to individuals but will be paid to the organization with which they are affiliated. It is permissible for organisations to claim up to a maximum 3% of the grant sum to cover overheads related to administering funds on behalf of the applicant. The organisation must indicate its support for the candidate’s participation in this process (see application requirements below).
How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: Angola, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Cabo Verde, Benin, Cameroon, Bhutan, Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Cambodia, El Salvador, Djibouti, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Guyana, Gambia, Honduras, Guinea, India, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Haiti, Kenya, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Lesotho Morocco Liberia Nicaragua, Madagascar, Nigeria, Malawi, Pakistan, Mauritania, Papua New Guinea, Mozambique, Paraguay, Nepal, Philippines, Niger, Sri Lanka, Rwanda, Swaziland, Senegal, Vietnam, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia
For more information, please visit INGSA.