Features Funding opportunities Advice and assistance for developing-country researchers seeking IDRC's financial support. IDRC's 2010 Corporate DVD Discover IDRC and its publications: full-text e-books, annual report, research results, and information on how to apply for funding. Order your free copy today. David M. Malone — President, International Development Research Centre IDRC Annual Report 2008–2009 Research in Action: Local Solutions, Lasting Impacts is the theme of this year’s annual report. Full text online.

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Crown corporation created by the Parliament of Canada in 1970 to help developing countries use science and technology to find practical, long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. Our support is directed toward creating a local research community whose work will build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

• IDRC at a glance
  The essentials on one page.

• Working with us
  Funding for developing-country researchers, career opportunities, donor partnering, access to logos, and grant administration.

• Where we work — Country profiles
  IDRC's projects circle the globe, from Afghanistan to Algeria, Uganda to Uruguay. Read in-depth profiles about key IDRC activities in 60 countries.

• Canadian collaboration
  Opportunities for Canada's development research community. 

• IDRC and Canadian Universities
  Canadian university researchers have much to offer, and much to learn from, other societies the world over.

• Accountability
  As a Crown corporation, IDRC has put in place governance structures and practices to ensure full accountability to Canadians through their elected Parliament. 

• History of IDRC
  IDRC's path from dream to reality as told in archival documents.

• Contact information
  How to get in touch with our offices around the world.