The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with academic partners, is launching the Research Challenge: Climate Change XX: Women’s Health in Focus.
The aim is to support young and female researchers who are addressing the impact of climate change on women and girls’ health – with special attention to the topic of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and gender equity and inclusion in the design of climate solutions.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- They invite submissions from research teams and organizations led by young researchers under 35 years old, or by a female researcher, with a preference for women-led research.
- Applicants must commit to the bi-weekly support program from August to November and be prepared to deliver the results of the research study or share new findings within a four-month period.
- While the final outcome of the research is not expected to be delivered within the timeline and scope of this initiative, applicants must be prepared to present evidence of how the received grants have advanced the research by November 2024.
- Individuals and teams must be living and working in, and originate from, UNFPA Programme Countries and demonstrate proximity to the community served by their solution.
- At a minimum, applicants must already have an established scope of research and key research questions.
- Organizations can be for-profit, nonprofit, or hybrid models.
- Team members must have a working knowledge of English to participate in the support program.
- Only one submission per applying team is permitted. All submissions must be made in English only.
HOW TO APPLY
visit UNFPA.
DEADLINE; July 7 2024
