Join IGDC

IGDC is open to academics at the University of York from any discipline whose research interests are concerned with global development.

We also support postgraduate research students through our PGR IGDC Members network.

External supporters can stay up-to-date with IGDC news and events by signing up for our newsletter.

If you are an academic researcher at the University of York and are interested in becoming a member of IGDC and accessing the benefits and support we can offer, please fill in the form below.

Support we offer our members

Finding funding

Support, advice and alerts on specific development-related funding opportunities.

Proposals

Support for network building and idea generation leading to proposal development.

Events

Events around global challenge themes and regular research seminars.

Networking

Opportunities for networking with researchers from other disciplines, institutions and members of external organisations.

Applied research

Advice on how to apply your research in a developing country context.

Benefits of joining IGDC

Promote your research

Highlight your global development research interests through our members listing, and add your ongoing projects to our research themes.
Share your insights, findings and experiences, and explore ideas by contributing to IGDC's blog.
Share news and events through our monthly and quarterly newsletters.

Stay connected

Receive information about news, events, funding and other opportunities relevant to global development research in our monthly and quarterly newsletters.
Follow IGDC on our social media channels where we share members' news, events, and research.
Share research and explore collaboration opportunities with academics from other disciplines and external partners.

Become a member

External partners

Those outside of the University can be kept abreast of IGDC activities by signing up for a regular Update email, containing the latest news on research, events, funding opportunities and job vacancies.