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Name of the entity
Global Disaster Preparedness Center (GDPC)
Type of Support Provider
Other
Close Date
Funding Amount
USD 10,000
Eligible to submit a proposal
Non-state actors (e.g., academic/research institutions, non-profits, etc.)
Climate Objective
Adaptation
Sectors and Themes
Cities
Disaster Risk Reduction
Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem Services
Co-financing Requirement
No
Consortium Requirement
No
Call Summary
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.
The 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.
The 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be affiliated with an accredited university at the time of submission, including graduate (Master’s and PhD) students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty members. Teams of researchers are welcome to submit proposals, and collaboration among different institutions is highly encouraged. Identification of an experienced supervisor is required for any student research teams. Open to researchers from low- and middle-income countries, including least developed and upper-middle-income nations. Research must be focused on these countries.
Proposed research projects must align with one of the program’s defined topics and clearly demonstrate how they contribute to the selected area of focus. Projects must be feasible for completion within the eight-month program timeline, running from February to September 30, 2025. Researchers may conduct their research in any language, but the final research paper must be submitted in English.
Proposed research projects must align with one of the program’s defined topics and clearly demonstrate how they contribute to the selected area of focus. Projects must be feasible for completion within the eight-month program timeline, running from February to September 30, 2025. Researchers may conduct their research in any language, but the final research paper must be submitted in English.