The UT Climate Centre is pleased to announce a call for proposals for seed funding to support climate-related projects by staff and students at the UT. The centre aims to support projects that can (but are not limited to) contribute to developing expertise in using a geo-techno-social approach for climate solutions. The projects can be research and education-related and can cover a range of topics related to addressing the climate crisis.
This year we have two categories of seed funding available which are intended to support 1) new ideas related to research and educational development and 2) move emerging consortia further towards achieving greater impact. We encourage all proposals that bridge disciplinary boundaries and engage with stakeholders beyond academia, including policymakers, industry partners, citizens and various types of civil society organizations.
UT Climate Centre New Opportunities Grant
The UT Climate Centre New Opportunities Grant for mitigation and adaptation research and education projects serves as a catalyst for addressing emerging challenges and seizing untapped opportunities in the realm of climate change resilience. This grant is specifically designed to support innovative initiatives that explore novel approaches to mitigating the impacts of climate change and enhancing adaptive capacities across diverse sectors and communities. By providing funding and resources to pioneering research and education endeavors, the grant aims to foster experimentation, creativity, and collaboration in developing effective strategies for climate resilience. Projects funded under this grant may range from experimental research on cutting-edge technologies to community-based initiatives aimed at building local resilience and promoting sustainable practices. Ultimately, the New Opportunities Grant seeks to spark transformative change, inspire new insights, and empower stakeholders to proactively respond to the dynamic challenges posed by climate change, thereby fostering a more resilient and sustainable future for all.
There is in total €90k available for this Grant and a maximum of €30k will be awarded per grant. Costs that are expected under this grant relate to staff time, hiring of temporary research assistants, students as well as materials and equipment needed to undertake the proposed research.
UT Climate Centre Consolidator Fund
This new consolidator grant for research and educational development aims to help the UT address pressing mitigation and/or adaptation challenges by centralizing resources and expertise. This fund seeks to facilitate efforts to consolidate diverse research efforts, educational initiatives, and/or innovative projects under a unified framework. By enabling the consolidation of resources from various departments, faculties, and external partners, the grant is designed to support staff in building transdisciplinary collaborations, foster knowledge exchange, and leverage synergies between different fields of study. The grant aims to accelerate the development of impactful solutions to climate-related issues.
In total there is €30k available in this fund and a maximum of €15k will be awarded per request. Costs that are expected under this fund relate to organising workshops and developing consortia that seek to attain external resources for advancing the impact/reach of the consortium. Expected results of the Consolidator Fund would be an MOU, a submitted project proposal or a Declaration of Intent signed by internal and external parties towards further collaboration.
Preference will first be given to projects building on 2023’s seed funding call and secondly to projects which align with at least one of the Climate Centre’s prioritised challenges: Energy Systems Applications, Energy Generation and Storage, Sustainable Industry, Sustainable Heating/Cooling, Carbon Dioxide Removal, Planetary Health, Climate Proof Agriculture and Resilience to Weather Extremes.
More information
We look forward to receiving your proposals and supporting climate-related projects that advance our understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. For any questions or clarifications, please contact us at climate-centre@utwente.nl.
