GEO Mountains Small Grants Programme 2023

GEO Mountains Small Grants Programme 2023

GEO Mountains is an Initiative of the Group on Earth Observations that aims to bring together research institutions and mountain observation networks to enhance the discoverability, accessibility, and usability of a wide range of relevant data and information pertaining to environmental and socio-economic systems – both in situ and remotely sensed – across global mountain regions.

In this context, and thanks to support from the Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC) via the Adaptation at Altitude Programme, we are launching a small grants call for projects that explicitly explore mountain monitoring, data, and information, with priority given to projects focused on the following mountain regions: Andes, Central Asia, East Africa, the Caucasus, and Hindu Kush Himalaya.

Proposal submission deadline:

30 April 2023, midnight (23:59) CEST

Part 1 - Project Proponent(s)

Main Proponent / Contact - First and Last Name*

First NameLast Name

Main Proponent / Contact - Representing institution or affiliation*

Main Proponent / Contact - Institution or affiliation mailing address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Main Proponent / Contact - Email*

example@example.com

CO-PROPONENTS (if joint submission)

Co-Proponent 1 - First and Last Name

First NameLast Name

Co-Proponent 1 - Representing institution or affiliation, COUNTRY

Co-Proponent 1 - Email

example@example.com

Co-Proponent 2 - First and Last Name

First NameLast Name

Co-Proponent 2 - Representing institution or affiliation, COUNTRY

Co-Proponent 2 - Email

example@example.com

Co-Proponent 3 - First and Last Name

First NameLast Name

Co-Proponent 3 - Representing institution or affiliation, COUNTRY

Co-Proponent 3 - Email

example@example.com

If more than three co-proponents are submitting a joint proposal, please upload a single file listing all co-proponents (include Name/Last Name; Institution; Country; and Email address).

pdf only

Part 2 - Project Description

a) TITLE*

b) EXTENDED ABSTRACT or DESCRIPTION of the project's concept. Please Include: data need/topic/problem statement; activities; expected outcomes; and how these address key data, knowledge needs or policy relevance, including contribution to the GEO Mountains' mission.*

Min. 750 - Max. 1,000 words0/750

c) MOUNTAIN REGIONS - Geographic scope/mountain regions to be included in the project activity (list)*

Max. 100 words0/100

d) OUTPUTS - including planned activities or work plans to prepare these outputs*

Max. 300 words0/300

e) Measures to ensure inclusion of Early-Career Researchers, gender and geographic balance among project participants*

Max. 300 words0/300

g) Project's overall indicative budget, indicating requested amount from GEO Mountains. Please include details of other funding sources and in-kind contributions to complement the GEO Mountains contribution*

Max. 500 words0/500

If you wish to upload a cover letter or any other supporting documentation with your workshop proposal application (e.g. maps and figures), please upload these in a single PDF:

PDF only

Thank you!

There is also the option to print your responses for your own records. Keep this as confirmation of your application submission (see print button below).

Proponents will be notified by 31 May 2023 of final funding decision.

For any questions, please contact us at: geomountains@mountainresearchinitiative.org