Request for Proposals: CREEW Research Grant Program (Nepal)

Deadline: 15-Dec-2025

The Center of Research for Environment, Energy and Water (CREEW) invites final-year Master’s students in Nepal to apply for its Research Grant Program, supporting thesis proposals in water, environment, natural resources, climate, and green energy. Grants up to NPR 50,000 include mentorship, technical guidance, and structured research-sharing sessions over six months.

Program Overview

The CREEW Research Grant Program supports Master’s students preparing thesis proposals in fields relevant to water, environment, energy, and natural resources. The program combines financial assistance with structured mentorship, allowing students to refine research ideas, strengthen methodology, and receive feedback from technical experts.

Research Themes

1. Groundwater and Surface Water: Quantity, quality, pollution, treatment, resource management, hydropower.

2. River Basin and Ecosystems: Integrated water resource management (IWRM), hydrology, modeling, watershed and river health, sustainable ecosystem management.

3. Integrated Waste and Resource Recovery: Waste characterization, 3R practices, treatment technologies, governance, circular economy, landfill engineering, climate links.

4. Climate Change and Resilience: Impacts, adaptation, mitigation, modeling, finance, policy, disaster risk management.

5. Green Energy: Renewable energy, sustainable hydropower, waste-to-energy, green economy, carbon footprint.

6. Environmental Health and WASH: Water quality, sanitation, hygiene, health risks, emerging pollutants, cross-border environmental concerns.

Grant Details

• Maximum Grant: NPR 50,000

• Duration: Six months

• Support Includes: Financial assistance, mentorship, access to CREEW technical experts, and structured research-sharing meetings (minimum three sessions).

• Eligible Fields: Water resource engineering, environmental science, hydrology, meteorology, agriculture, forestry, geo-technical engineering, and other relevant disciplines.

Who is Eligible?

• Applicant Requirements:

  • Master’s students in their final year who have completed all coursework.

  • Actively preparing a thesis proposal relevant to Nepal.

• Required Documents:

  1. Cover letter

  2. Thesis supervisor’s recommendation letter with consent

  3. Short CV

  4. Complete thesis proposal following prescribed structure

  5. Academic mark sheets and certificates from 10+2 onwards

  6. Valid student ID

How to Apply

1. Prepare Proposal: Include summary, introduction, methodology, expected outcomes, research plan, budget, and supporting annexes.

2. Collect Documents: Cover letter, supervisor’s recommendation, CV, academic records, student ID.

3. Submit Application: Complete submission before December 15, 2025.

4. Participate in Mentorship: Engage with CREEW experts and attend at least three research-sharing meetings to receive feedback and enhance research quality.

Why This Grant Matters

• Provides financial and technical support for Master’s thesis development.

• Encourages high-quality, Nepal-focused research in water, environment, energy, and climate fields.

• Facilitates mentorship and peer learning, improving methodological rigor and practical outcomes.

• Supports emerging researchers in contributing to sustainable development and evidence-based solutions.

Common Tips for Applicants

• Follow the proposal structure carefully.

• Ensure your research topic aligns with CREEW themes.

• Include a strong recommendation from your thesis supervisor.

• Prepare clear budget and timeline for six months of research.

• Engage fully in mentorship and feedback sessions to maximize grant impact.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who is eligible to apply? Master’s students in their final year, having completed all coursework and preparing a Nepal-focused thesis proposal.
2. What is the maximum grant amount? NPR 50,000.
3. What is the duration of supported research? Six months.
4. Are students from all disciplines eligible? Yes, as long as research is relevant to CREEW themes such as water, environment, energy, natural resources, or climate.
5. What documents are required? Cover letter, supervisor recommendation, CV, full thesis proposal, academic mark sheets, and student ID.
6. What is the application deadline? December 15, 2025.
7. How are recipients supported? Through financial assistance, mentorship, and at least three research-sharing meetings with technical experts.

Conclusion

The CREEW Research Grant Program provides Master’s students in Nepal with financial support, expert mentorship, and structured feedback to develop high-quality thesis proposals in water, environment, energy, and related fields. By participating, students gain guidance, improve research quality, and contribute to evidence-based solutions for sustainable development.

For more information, visit CREEW.