Applications Open for Urban Climate Research and Extreme Events

The Climate Change Programme under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) is inviting applications to address the complex issues posed by climate change through various initiatives. This call focuses on Urban Climate Research and Extreme Events, addressing specific climate challenges faced by India's urban areas.

Category

Grant

Objectives

This call is not aimed at funding conventional proposals but will focus on interdisciplinary, multi-institutional efforts on one of the following objectives:

• Advanced Simulations and Understanding of Urban Microclimate in a Changing Environment
• Urban Early Warning
• Adaptation Gap and Design Schemes

Two programs are available:

• Major Research & Development Programme (MRDP) on Urban Climate Research & Extreme Event: Budget Ceiling: ₹ 3 Crore, Duration: 3 Years
• R&D Programme on Urban Climate Research & Extreme Event: Budget Ceiling: ₹ 1 Crore, Duration: 3 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Major Research & Development Programme (MRDP)

• Educational Background: The Principal Investigator (PI) should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Climate Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant post-doctoral experience in research, teaching, or professional practice related to urban climate, climate change adaptation, or urban sustainability.
• Collaboration with Government Ministries: The PI must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in projects involving collaboration with DST, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), or any Government Department.

R&D Programme

• Educational Background: The PI should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Climate Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Meteorology, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of relevant post-doctoral experience in research, teaching, or professional practice related to urban climate, climate change adaptation, or urban sustainability.

Application Details

For more information and to apply, visit the Department of Science & Technology webpage.

Donor Name: Department of Science & Technology

Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000

Source URL: Department of Science & Technology

Publish Date: 06-Sept-2024

Deadline Date: 19-Sept-2024

Country: India