Funding Initiative for Governance Research Partnerships

3 weeks ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time

Position Title: Funding Initiative for Collaborative Research on Governance Systems

Organization: NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council

  • Financial support available for collaborative projects focused on governance systems within environmental research
  • Open to research institutions with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches
  • Grants of up to C$30,000 available for eligible projects
  • Funding covers a significant portion of the total project costs
Eligibility Criteria

Applications are welcome from research institutions engaged in environmental governance studies

Standard eligibility guidelines apply to all applicants

Proposals must include collaboration between researchers from different institutions

Research Focus Areas

We seek innovative partnerships to explore and enhance governance frameworks in environmental contexts

Knowledge Synthesis Grants

Support for thorough evaluations aimed at guiding policy decisions and future research directions

Emphasis on identifying knowledge gaps and leveraging existing research

Key Themes of Interest:
  • Community engagement in governance
  • Environmental health governance
  • Digital transformation in governance
  • Financial management in environmental projects
  • Governance systems analysis
  • Infrastructure and environmental governance
  • Historical and future governance models
Application ProcessHow to Submit Your Proposal

Follow the outlined application instructions for submission

Proposals must be submitted by authorized representatives of the research institutions

Evaluation Process

Proposals will undergo a competitive review process

Consideration of diverse themes will be a key factor in funding decisions

Evaluation Criteria Include:
  • Significance: Importance and impact of the proposed research
  • Feasibility: Viability of the project plan
  • Expertise: Qualifications and experience of the research team
Expected Deliverables
  • A comprehensive synthesis report and summary of findings will be required within a specified timeframe
  • Engagement activities such as webinars and forums will be organized to disseminate findings
Inquiries

For any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to the appropriate contacts within your institution.



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