The Global Development Network invites researchers and organizations from developing and transition countries to submit research proposals and proposals for scaling-up development projects.
About the Competition:
The Global Development Awards Competition is an innovative award scheme launched by GDN with the generous support from the Ministry of Finance, Government of Japan. The Awards Competition supports research capacity development of researchers in developing countries and funds innovative social development projects benefiting marginalized groups in the developing world. Since its inception in 2000, GDN has provided US$ 3.7 million in awards and travel grants to finalists and winners.
The winners of the current round will be chosen by an eminent jury at GDN’s 16th Annual Global Development Conference to be held in Morocco from 11-13 June, 2015. The deadline for submitting the proposals is 15 April, 2015.
Competition Categories:
1) Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP)for development projects proposals being executed in the field with the ability to scale up their work through a grant.
First Prize: US$ 30,000; Second Prize: US$ 10,000; Third Prize: US$ 5,000
Winners are also eligible to compete under Japan Social Development Fund for a grant of up to US$ 200,000 for their work.
2) Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD)for original, policy-relevant research proposals by citizens of developing countries and transition economies on the theme of Agriculture for Sustainable Growth: Challenges and Opportunities for a new ‘Green Revolution’.
First Prize: US$ 30,000; Second Prize: US$ 10,000; Third Prize: US$ 5,000
To Apply:
- All applications and documents must be submitted electronically. To apply online and more information, please visit www.gdn.int/amc2015
- Please check the eligibility criteria before applying. Ineligible applications will not be considered.
- For any further queries related to the competition write to us at awards@gdn.int
Watch what the previous round Award winners have to say:
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