IDRC’s John G. Bene Fellowship supports fieldwork connected to graduate research on community-led approaches to forest restoration and food systems. The 2026 call is not a general scholarship open to all international students.
What the opportunity provides
Up to ten recipients may receive as much as CAD30,000 each. The support is for thesis or dissertation field research lasting between ten weeks and twelve months, rather than an unrestricted living allowance.
Who can apply
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents studying for a master’s or doctorate at a Canadian university. Relevant interdisciplinary preparation, supervisor approval and an appropriate local research affiliation are required. Doctoral applicants must finish their coursework and comprehensive examinations before the award begins.
How to apply
Fieldwork must take place in an eligible developing country. Locations covered by a Canadian Avoid All Travel advisory are excluded. Projects involving genomics or genetic modification are not eligible, and recipients cannot hold overlapping active IDRC awards. Review the complete call before preparing the online application and supporting evidence.
Deadline
The deadline date is November 30, 2026, but the official instructions conflict on the time. The portal and call summary specify 23:59 EST; the detailed checklist gives 16:00 EDT. Applicants should seek clarification at benefellowship@idrc.ca and submit before the earlier stated cutoff rather than rely on the later one.
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Opportunities Feed is an independent publisher, not the programme organiser. Information was checked on November 3, 2026. The provider’s current rules and application instructions take precedence.
