Applications are currently being accepted for the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) John G. Bene Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The John G. Bene Fellowship is offered by IDRC through the Bene Endowment Fund and IDRC funding. It supports practical field research that contributes to international development, particularly in the areas of forest and landscape management, ecological restoration, food systems and climate resilience.
The 2026 call focuses on strengthening inclusive, community-led nature-based solutions for forest restoration and food system transformation. It encourages research that connects environmental sustainability with social inclusion, recognising the importance of local communities in developing solutions to environmental challenges.
Research may examine issues such as forest restoration, agroforestry, biodiversity conservation, Indigenous knowledge, environmental governance, gender inclusion and the resilience of smallholder farming communities.
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