IRDR Young Scientists Programme: Call for applications

In 2016, IRDR started the IRDR Young Scientists Programme, which has produced 72 IRDR young scientists and who have great performance in DRR.

The 3rd batch hasrecently opened up for application. Young researchers are encouraged to apply for IRDR Young Scientists from now. The application deadline is Feb 28, 2018.

Introduction

The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SFDRR) calls for enhanced role of science and technology for evidence based decision-making. It also urges the need for innovation and partnership, which is linked to practise and diverse stakeholders. IRDR, with its mandate for integrated and trans-disciplinary research, would like to promote capacity building of young professionals, and encourage them to undertake innovative and needs based research which makes science-policy and science-practice linkages stronger.

Objectives

Increase awareness among young scientists about Sendai Framework implementation and provide opportunities for further engagement through the Young Scientists Program on DRR.
Collate existing research knowledge on DRR and identify research gaps and priorities in relation to the Sendai Framework Priorities for Action
Identify opportunities to fund continued multi-disciplinary research by young scientists and early career researchers
Provide technical support to promising young researchers in DRR fields
Build and foster strong and dynamic networks among worldwide experts and institutions in DRR fields
Develop, over time, a community of high-quality young professionals that can provide support for policy making decisions related to DRR

Eligibility

To be an IRDR Young Scientist, following are the necessary criteria:

Age: Less than 40 years on the date of application
Nationality: There is no bar on nationality
Affiliation: The candidate needs to be affiliated with an academic program (either master or doctorate) either as a student or as a young faculty.
Research subject: The subject of research needs to be related to disaster risk reduction and its link to broader environment and development issues.
Endorsement: must be endorsed by academic supervisor (for student) or head of the department /graduate school (for the young faculties).
Duration: Minimum 1 year, and maximum 3 years. The applicant can make their choice, and the final decision will be made by IRDR.

Programme benefits

Once selected, as fellow can be an “IRDR Young Scientist” for a period of maximum three years. The fellow will receive the following benefits:

Link to IRDR network of professionals and practitioners
Access to IRDR Scientific Committee (SC) for academic support / advice
Participation in IRDR related training programs (there would be a different selection process for each of the training program)
A certificate for IRDR Young Scientist upon successful completion

Responsibility of IRDR Young Scientists

Contribute to innovative research in the field of disaster risk reduction
Be the ambassador of IRDR in different conferences and/or social media
Develop and contribute to networking of young professionals
Submit a 6-month report of activities in the prescribed format of IRDR
Acknowledge the contribution of IRDR in the academic paper, thesis etc.

Application

There will be a selection process based on the eligibility criteria, and once finally selected by IRDR, the applicant would get a notification. The call for application is twice per year.

The applicants should submit the following materials: