Call for Applications: Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) Research Grants on Urban Climate Resilience
Application Deadline: November 12, 2024
The Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC) is inviting applications for its Small Research Grants Program, aimed at advancing knowledge on urban climate resilience. This program is focused on supporting innovative research in low- and middle-income countries to enhance our understanding and build more resilient urban environments in the face of climate change.
Program Overview
The GDPC Small Research Grants Program offers funding of up to $10,000 USD for research projects lasting up to eight months, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2025. The program is dedicated to supporting university researchers, including graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty members from low- and middle-income countries.
Key Details:
- Funding Amount: Up to $10,000 USD
- Project Duration: Up to 8 months
- Completion Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Eligible Countries: Low- and middle-income countries (view list of eligible countries here)
Research Topics
The program seeks to address critical questions under the following topics:
- Community-Led Climate Adaptation and Resilience Solutions
- Innovations for Adaptation: Investigate community-driven innovations and strategies for climate adaptation in urban areas.
- Participatory Urban Planning: Explore how participatory urban planning contributes to climate resilience.
- Socio-Economic and Institutional Drivers of Climate Resilience
- Socio-Economic Pathways: Assess incentives and mechanisms that enhance climate resilience for individuals and small businesses.
- Urban Climate Governance: Examine the role of cities in climate governance and effective climate action strategies.
- Urban Ecosystems for Resilience
- Climate-Resilient Urban Ecosystems: Define and evaluate the components of a climate-resilient urban ecosystem.
- Nature-Based Solutions: Analyze the effectiveness of community-based nature-based solutions in urban settings.
Eligibility
Selection Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Scientific merit and rigor, clearly demonstrating how the proposed research advances current knowledge and fills critical gaps.
- Relevance and the alignment of the proposed research with one of the defined research topics.
- Potential impact and applicability of research in informing policy and practice to more effectively take action in strengthening climate resilience.
- A thorough understanding of potential ethical concerns and implications associated with the research, along with strategies to mitigate and address these issues.
- Qualifications and expertise of the Principal Investigator and key co-investigators (if applicable) to carry out the proposed research.
- Reasonable and realistic budget proposal, including a detailed expense breakdown. For details on eligible and ineligible costs, refer to the FAQ section of this page.
- A clear and achievable timeline demonstrating the ability to complete and submit the final research paper by September 30, 2025, or earlier.
Application Submission
Submit your application by November 12, 2024, 23:59 UTC. The application package should include:
- Applicant Information: This includes professional affiliation details. Student applicants must provide a letter of support from their faculty supervisor.
- Project Summary: A concise project abstract and key information.
- Project Description: This form should detail the research background, rationale, objectives, methodology, scientific merit, broader impact, and ethical considerations. Use the provided Project Description template (Microsoft Word or Google Docs). The project description must not exceed 5 pages (A4 size, Arial 11-point font, single line spacing, 1-inch margins), NOT counting references and the project timeline.
- Budget: A budget proposal in US Dollars, including a detailed breakdown of expenses and budget justification.
- Research Team Composition: Include information about the Principal Investigator (PI) and key co-investigators, along with their CVs.
- Letters of Collaboration: For projects involving partnerships with institutions or organizations outside the applicant’s primary affiliation, a letter of support from each partner institution is required.
Submit Application: Application Form
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