DEADLINE: 15th November 2016 at 16:00
The call is supported through EPSRC’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) allocation. The aim of this activity is to support an internationally leading programme of research, centred around engineering and digital technologies, to tackle the challenges faced by the developing world. Exemplar areas are given under each heading below, but these should not be seen as exclusive. Proposals may also span both headings.
1) Tackling global development challenges through engineering research
- Sustainable infrastructure development
- Engineering for disaster resilience
- Engineering for humanitarian aid
2) Tackling global development challenges through digital technology research
- Access to digital services
- Use of data for vital services
- Secure and trusted digital infrastructures
The proposed research must be predominantly in EPSRC remit, although interdisciplinary and/or multidisciplinary proposals are welcomed. Proposals must also be compliant with Official Development Assistance (ODA) guidelines.
Please note that applicants may only be named as Investigator (either Principal or Co-Investigator) on one proposal to this call.
Overseas Co-Investigators from research organisations in low-/middle-income countries – countries on the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) list of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) – may be included on proposals through this call.
Up to £25 million is available from EPSRC for this call. We aim to support in the region of twenty research projects through this activity.
Please click here for the full guidance document.