International Development Research Centre (IDRC) presents the India Social Science Research Award 2009
Nominations open from October 5, 2009 – November 5, 2009
To fill in nominations online log on to: http://idrcssra.defindia.net/
ABOUT IDRC SSRA 2009
The IDRC India Social Science Research Award (IDRC SSRA) 2009 is about celebrating best research practices in social sciences in India on the occasion of 25 years of IDRC’s regional office presence in India. The Award seeks to recognize young talent and celebrate research that has demonstrated impact on policy and practice, or has enhanced public understanding of behavioral & social science principles.
A maximum of INR 40,000 per award is available.
Up to ten Research Awards will be given in five key thematic areas.
The jury also may award 2 non-cash projects recognizing special initiatives.
AWARD CATEGORIES
The IDRC SSRA will be given out for best research practices in the following five thematic areas:
Enhancing Food Security
Research and studies that aim at enhancing the food and livelihood security of marginalized and vulnerable communities, through increasing practical opportunities for enhancing and diversifying food production, improving access to markets (value chains) and securing rights.
Climate Change and Adaptation
Research and studies that develop integrated approaches to support building local resilience and adaptive capacity, particularly amongst vulnerable communities.
Rural Innovation Systems
Research and studies on innovation processes and innovation systems of relevance to the rural economy; this may include both formal (science and technology based) and non-formal innovations (such as tacit- knowledge based).
Equity in Health Systems
Research and studies that aim to ensure that all people may attain a level of health that enables them to participate actively in the social and economic life of the community in which they live.
Social Inclusion
Research and studies that focuses on existing social cleavages; the exclusion of some groups from social and economic rights (especially in the case of women); citizenship rights & political rights (participation and capacity to mobilize/organise by all groups in society especially those marginalized); and, conflict and insecurity induced by nation building.
For more information on IDRC-SARO Social Science Awards visit http://IDRCSSRA.defindia.net or contact [email protected]
CONTACT ADDRESS
IDRC India Social Science Research Award 2009 Secretariat
House 44, III Floor, Kalu Sarai, New Delhi – 110016, India
Tel: 91-11-26532786 / 26532787
Fax: 91-11-26532787
Email: [email protected]; Web: http://idrcssra.defindia.net
