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The aim of this call is to reduce and prevent malnutrition and food-related chronic illnesses, in ways that are environmentally sustainable. The main objective is to explore and understand public policy interventions and market innovations that improve the quality and diversity of food and enable adoption of healthy and sustainable diets among vulnerable populations.

This call marks the launch of the International Development Research Centre’s (IRDC) new program “Food, Environment and Health.” A key priority of the program is to develop evidence, innovations and policies for improved health, healthier food systems, and the prevention of food-related non-communicable diseases. The program will invest in strengthening research leadership in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and build multi-stakeholder partnerships to effectively implement solutions with measurable impacts at scale.

This call is open to organizations based in low- or middle-income countries in South Asia, South East Asia, and Latin America. Canadian universities may serve as collaborating partners; however, the research project must take place in a low- or middle-income country in South Asia, South East Asia, or Latin America.

Grants will be awarded for periods of 2-3 years, in amounts ranging from $100,000 to $1.2 million.

More information and links to the online application can be found on the IRDC website.  

Any researcher intending to apply is asked to contact the International Research Facilitator in Dalhousie Research Services, for support in preparing an application.

Deadline: July 3, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.