[EQ] IDRC Call for Expressions of Interest: Think Tank Initiative for policy research institutions

Call for Expressions of Interest: Think Tank Initiative

International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada 2009

Website: http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-125431-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html

 

The Think Tank Initiative invites applications from eligible organizations in Latin America and South Asia that are committed to using research to inform and influence social and economic policy. The Initiative will provide multi-year core funding and technical support to successful think tanks.

 

Deadline: September 28, 2009

Eligibility - The Think Tank Initiative announces the launch of its Call for Expressions of Interest in the following countries in Latin America and South Asia:

Latin America: Bolivia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, Peru
South Asia: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

The Initiative invites independent policy research institutions in these countries to submit Expressions of Interest that identify long-term strategies to:

·         Develop their own robust research agenda;

·         Increase their ability to inform and influence policy; and,

·         Improve key aspects of their organizational performance.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

·         Possess a track record of rigorous research and analysis on national social and economic policy issues related to growth, equity and poverty reduction; this precludes institutions whose work is focused exclusively on one sector or policy issue; and,

·         Be committed to using research to inform national public debate and to create spaces for discussion and new ideas;

·         Be existing non-governmental, not-for-profit organizations legally founded and registered as independent entities in the country of operation.

Funding Available

The Think Tank Initiative will make a series of core grants to cover operating and research costs as well as institutional strengthening activities. Grants will provide up to 30 percent of an institution’s overall budget over the funding period. Initially, core grants will be either a four-year grant or a two-year renewable grant combined with tailored capacity development support to address key weaknesses.

Up to 15 institutions per region are expected to qualify for support as a result of this Call.

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of Interest should be submitted online. Please refer to the application form for further details. Applicants will be requested to answer several questions, and, in general, the review panel will be looking for:

·         A description of the organization, its vision and mission, and its commitment to undertake organizational improvement;

·         A brief description of current research areas, significant achievements and future research agenda;

·         A description of current and future partners, stakeholders and users of their research;

·         An overview of how the institution anticipates making use of support from this Initiative (e.g., kinds of improvements to be introduced).

·         Additional information and documentation is also requested to support the application.

Information

For more information please see the "Call for Expressions of Interest" document
All enquiries should be addressed to: thinktank@idrc.ca.

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