IDRC call for proposals in IP issues
Canada's International Development Research Center (IDRC) has issued a call for proposals on 'Accessing Patented Knowledge for Innovation'.
This call for proposals is limited to developing country institutions. The lead researcher and key members of the team should be citizens or residents of a developing country.
Six grants of approximately $75,000 (Canadian dollars) will be made after the close of the competition on 30 November 2007.
Applications will be judged by IDRC.
Applications should be made electronically in the format of the competition application form found at http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-112535-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
and sent by email to
intellectual-property-rights@idrc.ca.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the following background paper entitled 'Accessing Patented Knowledge for Innovation' to assist in addressing the issues. The document can be accessed from http://www.idrc.ca/en/ev-112535-201-1-DO_TOPIC.html
For further details visit: http://www.idrc.ca/intellectual-property/