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Call for Proposal in Urban Climate Research and Extreme Events

The Climate Change Programme under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) is dedicated to tackling the complex issues posed by climate change through a variety of initiatives. These initiatives include Climate Change Science and Adaptation, Climate Modeling, Coastal Vulnerabilities, Himalayan Ecosystem, Glaciology, Human Capacity Building, Institutional Capacity Building, Vulnerabilities and Risks Assessment, Research & Development in thematic areas of Climate Change, Innovation and Technique Development, Sector-Specific Adaptation like Water, Agriculture, Health, Biodiversity and Ecosystems etc. As part of these efforts, DST is seeking proposals focused on Urban Climate Research and Extreme Events, acknowledging the specific and urgent climate challenges faced by India's urban areas.

Eligibility:
  • Educational Background: The PI should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field such as Climate Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology or a related discipline.
  • Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant post-doctoral experience in research, teaching, or professional practice related to urban climate, climate change adaptation, or urban sustainability and atmospheric science.
  • Collaboration with Government Ministries: The Principal Investigator (PI) must possess a minimum of three years of experience in projects that involve collaboration with the Department of Science & Technology/ Ministry of Earth Sciences/ Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) or any Government Department.

 Last date: Thursday, September 19, 2024

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