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The UNESCO-TWAS is partnering with the Elsevier Foundation to launch a new programme for capacity building in science and technology focusing on women and on climate action in 2022: “TWAS - Elsevier Foundation Project Grants for Gender Equity and Climate Action”.
The current call opened on 21 February 2022 and will cover project grants, available to teams of women made up of scientists and technical experts, of which the principal applicant will be a female scientist, holding a PhD, from a science and technology lagging country (STLCs: https://twas.org/66-countries). Co-applicants are either scientists or technical experts in a field relevant to the project, from any developing country.
Eligibility criteria:
1. Submission of an action-based project with a direct impact on the community of a scientifically and technologically lagging country (https://twas.org/66-countries), with a primary focus on climate action (SDG 13) and secondary focus on gender equality (SDG 5).
2. The principal applicant and project leader must be a woman scientist, holding a PhD, living and working in a scientifically and technologically lagging country (https://twas.org/66-countries), employed at a university or research institute. The programme does not require a direct involvement of the university or of the research institute in the project. Proof of current employment will be asked to shortlisted candidates.
3. There is no age limitation for this programme.
4. The principal applicant will work in group with up to four (4) additional secondary applicants, also women, who are either scientists or technical experts in a field relevant to the project, from any developing country. The technical expertise would complement the work of the scientist(s) and thus enhance the potential of the team. The team must not include more than five (5) members in total.
5. Projects in any area with enough relevance to climate change and gender equality are eligible.
6. Interdisciplinary approaches are welcome.
The deadline to apply is May 19th, 2022.
For full details, please visit: https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-elsevier-project-grant