Evaluating Social Science Research Systems in Cambodia, Laos and India

Description

1) Objective

Founded in 1999, the Global Development Network (GDN) is a public international organization that supports high-quality, action-oriented social science research in developing and transition countries, with the aim of promoting better living conditions. Doing Research is a GDN flagship program that aims to understand, map and evaluate social science research systems, with a view to identifying and analyzing structural barriers to research in developing countries. As part of this program, GDN also aims to promote the role of women and young people in research.

Thanks to their association with the Doing Research program, research teams from the countries concerned (national focal points) are encouraged to publish their results in international journals. Their institutions are destined to become reference points for research, political reflection and public debate on the national research system, its regulation and its contribution to development. GDN has consolidated a methodology for Doing Research Assessments (DRA) and ensures that the results are relevant, usable and comparable for national and international decision-makers.

2) Eligibility

Research teams must apply through a research institute or center.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Cambodia, Laos and India.

4) Budget

GDN typically secure funding for up to 50,000 USD per research team before starting an assessment. The cost of the assessment might be lower based on the country size. The global DR team at GDN will provide technical support, training and mentoring. If necessary, additional funding may be mobilized, in particular for the organization of workshops and the publication of country reports.

5) Application

GDN invites teams to submit their expressions of interest as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed shortly after receipt by GDN’s Doing Research team. When sending your application, please specify in the body of the email if you already have co- funding to carry out similar studies. The application deadline is July 19, 2024.