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International Development Research Centre holds session on field-work funding opportunities

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UPEI graduate students, interested in conducting field work during their studies, were treated to a visit on July 9 from Dr. Luc Mougeot of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). Dr. Mougeot spoke about funding opportunities and provided a chance for students to ask questions about field-work abroad.

Session participants included Mike Coffin, PhD Environmental Science; Mahendra Pallapothu, MBA; Dante Mateo, Postdoctoral Fellow, AVC; Dr. John Vanleeuwen, Professor, Epidemiology & Ruminant Health Management; Leslie Cudmore, Research Grants Officer, Research Services; Dr. Brian Wagner, Assistant Vice-President, Graduate Studies; and Digafie Debalke, Project Officer, International Relations.

'The University is committed to expanding its international development partnership, as well as international field research in the Global South,' said Debalke. 'To achieve this goal, we're striving to build and maintain a strong partnership with the IDRC, which is an important component of UPEI's vision to promote global citizenry and responsibility.'

The role of IDRC is to support field research that offers practical hands-on tools for advancing international development. UPEI continues to strengthen its collaboration with IDRC.

The IDRC is a leading organization in Canada that creates opportunities for international research collaboration on a range of topics that are important to Canada and the countries in the Global South. Over forty years of its existence have provided more than $133 million from close to 65 Canadian universities.

More about the International Development Research Centre

IDRC is a national institution that works with researchers and innovators in the developing countries to find practical, long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems their societies face. The goal is to bring choice and change to the people who need it most.
The IDRC's Canadian Partnerships program fosters innovative approaches to development challenges by linking academic and practitioner communities in Canada and in developing countries.
IDRC's mandate is based on the belief that sharing knowledge, ideas, and skills across sectors and regions will contribute to global equity, prosperity, and a sustainable environment.
The IDRC fund research and related activities carried out by Canadians from across different sectors (universities and non-governmental organizations), often in collaboration with their counterparts in developing countries. It supports activities that have the potential to influence policy and practice. Most of the more than 90 recipients a year receive funds through the IDRC's small grants program.
For more information on the IDRC, visit http://www.idrc.ca

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