The EPA is inviting research proposals under the below topics for the EPA Research Fellowships Call 2021.
Up to one award is expected for each of the topics included in the call.
| Call Topic Reference | Research Hub and Call Topic Titles | Max Budget Per Project | Co-funded by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addressing Climate Change Evidence Needs 2021 Call Topic 17 | Analysis of terrestrial GHG emissions and removals and wider impacts of land management and peatland restoration on Ireland’s Nitrogen cycle - Nitrous Oxide | €300,000 | DAFM |
| Addressing Climate Change Evidence Needs 2021 Call Topic 18 | Analysis of terrestrial GHG emissions and removals and wider impacts of land management and peatland restoration on Ireland’s Carbon cycle - Carbon Dioxide | €300,000 | DAFM |
The indicative timeframe is as follows:
| Date | Deadline Type |
|---|---|
| Thursday 18th November 2021 at 11:00 GMT | Call opening |
| Wednesday 19th January 2022 at 17:00 GMT | Deadline for queries relating to the technical contents of this call |
| Wednesday 26th January 2022 at 17:00 GMT | Submission deadline |
| Wednesday 2nd February 2022 at 17:00 GMT | Approval deadline |
| February 2022 | Evaluation process |
| March 2022 | Negotiation1 |
| April 2022 | Grant award of successful projects |
| By 30th June 2022 | Start of successful projects |
1 The EPA consider calling the shortlisted applicants for interview at this stage.
Applications must be made online at https://epa.smartsimple.ie
You will also need to refer to the following documentation, which is available to download from the EPA’s Online Grant Management and Application Portal or from the EPA website: