Deadline: 14-Nov-21
The International Growth Centre (IGC) is pleased to announce a new call for proposals focused on PhD students and early-career researchers. Researchers are invited to submit proposals for research projects relevant to promoting sustainable and inclusive growth in developing countries.
The IGC’s research focuses on sustainable growth policies in developing countries. Sustainable growth refers to countries developing their potential in an inclusive way that improves social, environmental, and economic well-being for all, including for future generations.
Themes
IGC is particularly interested in projects that address these issues through one of the four themes, all of which play a crucial role in building resilience and promoting sustainable growth.
- Firms, trade, and productivity – Increasing productivity through structural changes in firms’ capabilities, the functioning of markets, and how firms interact with world markets.
- State effectiveness – Escaping fragility and improving the capabilities and effectiveness of states to deliver higher rates of sustainable growth.
- Cities – Making cities more productive, sustainable, and inclusive while addressing the downsides of density.
- Energy and environment – Improving access to reliable energy and developing strategies to mitigate and adapt to global and local externalities from energy consumption.
Funding Information
- Awards will be capped at a maximum of £20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Researchers are strongly encouraged to conduct their research in IGC partner or flexible engagement countries, and to reach out to IGC country offices or staff covering flexible engagement countries during the design and implementation phases of their research projects.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals are evaluated on the following criteria:
- Alignment with research strategy
- Quality of research design
- Policy impact
- Academic impact
- Engagement with local institutions, including IGC country teams
- Value for money
For more information, visit https://www.theigc.org/funding/call-for-proposals/