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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Find out more about eligibility and selection criteria and about the application process here.