The Global Development Awards Competition is an innovative award scheme
launched by GDN with the generous support from the Ministry of Finance,
Government of Japan. The Awards Competition recognizes excellence in
policy-oriented research, supports research capacity development of
researchers in developing countries and funds innovative social
development projects benefiting marginalized groups in the developing
world.Since its inception in 2000, GDN has provided US$ 3.8 million in
awards and travel grants to finalists and winners.
The winners of the current round will be chosen by an eminent jury at
GDN’s next conference to be held in New Delhi, India, in December;
an event attended by international development practitioners where
finalists will present their proposals. Finalists from both award
categories will be invited to present their proposals at the conference.
The competition is presently accepting submissions in two categories:
Category 1: Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD)
The Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD) is a
competitive research grant program that identifies and funds outstanding
research proposals submitted by researchers from developing countries
and transition economies that have a high potential for excellence in
research and clear policy implications for addressing development issues
in any of the three research sub-themes.First Prize: US$ 30,000; Second Prize: US$ 10,000; Third Prize: US$ 5,000
Research Proposals for the Award will be considered in following sub-themes:
1. Skilling for Agriculture
2. Skilling for Manufacturing
3. Skilling for Digital Technologies
Category 2: Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP)
The Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project is a competitive grant program that provides grants worth US$ 45,000
to Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) located in developing
countries torecognize the innovative approach of their grassroots
projects*. The Award targets projects currently at the stage of
implementation, and which have a high potential for impact targeting
exceptionally marginalized and disadvantaged groups located in
developing and transition countries. Proposals are based on similar
themes as the first category.*The first prize winner is also eligible to compete under the Japan Social Development Fund for an additional grant of up to US$ 200,000 to scale up their innovative work.
First Prize: US$ 30,000; Second Prize: US$ 10,000; Third Prize: US$ 5,000
Innovative development projects for the Award will be considered in following sub-themes:
1. Skilling for Agriculture
2. Skilling for Manufacture
3. Skilling for Digital Technologies
