Deadline: 20 December 2016
Under the Framework Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation (2003) between the Government of India and the Government of Switzerland, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is seeking applications for its program entitled “Indo-Swiss Collaborative Research on Climate Science and Adaptation to Climate Change in the Indian Himalayan Region (2017-20)”.
The Indian Himalayas Climate Adaptation Programme (IHCAP) is a project under the Global Programme Climate Change (GPCC) of SDC. IHCAP has been developed to support and facilitate implementation of the NMSHE as a technical and knowledge partner.
The goal of the research is to develop scientific evidence to inform and increase knowledge on impacts of and vulnerability to climate change in the Himalayan socio-ecological systems. The Indo-Swiss collaborative research is expected to enhance institutional and human capacities on climate science for adaptation to climate change in the Indian Himalayan Region and addressing major knowledge gaps in the region.
Themes
- Theme 1: Glaciology, hydrology and meteorology
- Theme 2: Socio-ecological systems
Thematic Focus Regions
- Region 1: Western and Central Himalayas
- Region 2: Eastern Himalayas
Funding Information and Duration
- The overall funding for collaborative research is CHF 1.5 million (for Swiss partners) and INR 10 crore (for Indian partners).
- Each research network will have to submit a joint proposal and budget.
- Following the competitive process, funding support will be provided to two research projects which will start from April 2017 for duration of 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
- The research network must have the experience of carrying out research projects comparable with the present proposal in terms of scope and complexity.
- All researchers working at universities/research institutions in India and Switzerland are eligible to apply.
- The research team must be employed at a university/research institution that does not conduct research for commercial purposes.
- Subcontracting to commercial service providers is permissible, provided they are not lead organizations.
- None of the universities/research institutions should submit more than one proposal as lead.
- However, the lead partner in a proposal may apply in other proposals as a network partner.
- NGOs based in India working on research areas relevant for the collaborative study can also be part of the networks but not as lead.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
Eligible Countries: India and Switzerland
For more information, please visit DST-SDC Joint Call for Proposals.