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The Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development is a competitive research grant program under the Global Development Awards Competition 2020. The GDN-PHRD Global Development Awards Competition is administered by GDN, funded under the Policy and Human Resources Development Fund (PHRD) trust fund managed by the World Bank and generously supported by the Government of Japan.
This award program identifies and funds outstanding research proposals in developing and transition countries with high potential for excellence in research and clear policy implications for addressing development issues.
Three winning projects will receive a grant worth US$ 45,000. In light of current Covid-19 crisis and related travel limitations, the selection will be conducted Online.
The first prize is US$ 30,000, the second and third Prizes are US$ 10,000 and US$ 5,000 respectively. The funds will be used to support the research work proposed by the winners towards the completion of their research. In addition, Travel and expenses for one representative from each three short-listed proposals will be covered by GDN.
Applicants must satisfy eligibility criteria.
Research proposals falling within the following macro-policy areas are welcome (this list is indicative but not exclusive):
Research projects can focus on local, national, regional or continental policy initiatives, and come from any discipline within the social sciences. Proposals can focus on ongoing policy initiatives, past ones, or initiatives currently being set up.
A direct link to the COVID-19 crisis is welcome, but not required. In light of the quickly changing scenario, proposals that integrate a focus on COVID-19 and related policy responses must explain how the quickly changing policy landscape is likely to impact the focus of the research.
Those who are interested in this program should click on the apply button below and follow instructions to submit their applications.
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