Deadline
March 2 2026
Eligibility
The International Policy Ideas Challenge invites applications from current graduate students (Master’s or PhD level) and post-doctoral fellows enrolled at a recognized Canadian or international post-secondary institution.
Researchers affiliated with a Canadian non-profit organization (e.g., a non-governmental organization or a think tank) who are within 6 years of graduation from a graduate program at a recognized post-secondary institution will also be considered.
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
Indeterminate and term employees of the Government of Canada are not eligible to apply. Additionally, employees of GAC, including students and casuals, are not eligible to apply.
Team applications, with a maximum of 3 members, are permitted; however, a lead researcher must be identified. A team application that includes collaborators from other universities is permitted. In the case of a team application, all members are expected to meet the above requirements.