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$100K-$10M (CAD)
KIX is the largest fund dedicated to meeting global knowledge gaps in education, with a budget of US$165.5 million. It funds 89 applied research grants implemented in 88 countries through 2027. IDRC is the grant agent and provides $12.5M in co-financing.
Applied research grants for education system strengthening
Access to KIX knowledge-sharing platform across 88 countries
Peer learning network with regional hubs
Capacity building and technical support from IDRC
Evidence dissemination and policy influence opportunities
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Research on how education systems can withstand and recover from shocks and stresses
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Evidence-based approaches to improving teacher quality and effectiveness
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Interventions to improve foundational literacy and numeracy in low-income countries
Education system strengthening, teacher professional development, and applied research that generates evidence to improve education outcomes in low-income countries. KIX funds research grants implemented across 88 countries with a focus on closing global knowledge gaps in education.
Reporting support, capacity building, peer learning network, evidence dissemination through KIX platform
Specific calls are periodic and time-limited. The broader KIX program runs through 2027 but individual RFPs have fixed deadlines. Monitor IDRC for new calls.
Focus on systems-level approaches and teacher professional development. Proposals should demonstrate how research findings will influence education policy in GPE partner countries. Consortium applications with local partners in target countries are favored.
2002
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89 applied research grants across 88 countries, including regional observatories on education system resilience in Africa