What is the international development research centre? The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) offers grants, funding, and awards to researchers and institutions to find solutions for global development challenges. Through calls for research proposals, we fund projects that aim to bring employment, food security, health, peace, and prosperity to developing regions of the world.Where is idrc located? IDRC's head office is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with regional offices located in Montevideo, Uruguay; Nairobi, Kenya; Dakar, Senegal; Amman, Jordan; New Delhi, India. IDRC is governed by a board of governors, whose chairperson reports to Parliament through the Minister of International Development.How do i unsubscribe from international development research centre emails? By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive emails from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC). You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive, or by contacting us directly. For more information on our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy.How does idrc support researchers from developing countries? To fulfill this mandate, IDRC encourages and supports researchers from developing countries to conduct research in their own institutions and regions. In doing so, IDRC supports networking and knowledge sharing between scientific, academic, and development communities in Canada and developing countries.