Funding & benefits
Funding details are not stated on the official page as of 30 October 2026. Check the official source before applying.
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
IDRC Canada in Canada offers IDRC invites applications for the John G. Bene Fellowship 2026. Eligibility, as stated by IDRC Canada: "Bene, is offered to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university." The closing date is 30 November 2026. Applications are currently open according to the official page.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- This call is open to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university. The award under this call will cover costs of field research conducted for a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation in one or more countries of the Global South. Please consult the detailed call document for more specific eligibility requirements.
- Academic background: Candidates should have an academic background that combines an interest in forests (landscape and forest management and restoration, forestry, agroforestry), environment, ecology and food systems, with a social sciences lens (gender and inclusion, Indigenous knowledge and science, biodiversity conservation, governance of nature).
“Bene, is offered to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university.”
Note that work focused on genomics and/or genetic modification is not eligible.
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in IDRC Canada's words, is: "Bene, is offered to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university." There are 30 days until the closing date — enough time to gather references and transcripts if you begin promptly.
Check these against your profile
- Study area: All study areas.
- Study destination: Canada.
Review carefully if
- Note that work focused on genomics and/or genetic modification is not eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the eligibility requirements?
In IDRC Canada's own words: "Bene, is offered to Canadians and permanent residents of Canada pursuing master’s or doctoral studies at a Canadian university."
How long do I have to apply?
Applications close on 30 Nov 2026. That is 30 days from now.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from IDRC Canada's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 30 Oct 2026 · Verified 55 min ago
Timeline context
- Closes in 30 days (Monday 30 November 2026).
About IDRC Canada
IDRC Canada is based in Canada and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.