Call for Applications: Research Grants on Inclusive EWEA

Call for Applications: Research Grants on Inclusive EWEA

Background

Despite the proven effectiveness of early warning early action in reducing disaster impacts and saving lives, around one-third of the global population is still not covered by early warning systems. Furthermore, research indicates that even when information reaches at-risk communities, it is often not properly perceived or acted upon to mitigate risks.

Communication barriers, social and cultural stigma, lack of accessibility of infrastructure, and the absence of effective social safety nets continue to prevent communities from accessing timely early warning and risk information. These obstacles disproportionately affect marginalized and minority groups, making it even more difficult for them to access and act on early warning information.

These groups are often referred to as "last mile communities," as they are the farthest away, most difficult to reach, and/or the last to benefit from programs or services.

In addition to warning dissemination, an important aspect of early warning systems is response capability, which means that at-risk communities are prepared and have resources to respond to warnings received.

Through this program, the GDPC seeks to expand the knowledge and evidence base for inclusive and accessible early warning early action by fostering a better understanding of the barriers that prevent last mile communities from accessing, comprehending, and acting on early warning information and benefiting from resources that enable early action.

Recognizing these barriers and identifying factors that impact them is a crucial step to designing more inclusive and people-centered early warning and early action approaches.

Red Cross volunteers train migrants in Bangladesh on first aid, early warning systems, and other skills so they can respond to flooding, cyclones, and other hazards.

Research objectives

Investigate barriers faced by last mile communities in accessing, understanding and acting upon early warnings, and explore factors that impact inclusivity of early warnings.

Draw lessons and insights from the field to make early warning more inclusive and effective .

Identify and map existing local solutions that enable effective early warning early action among vulnerable groups .

Gather evidence of early actions taken by individuals following the receipt of a hazard alert or evacuation order and outline financial resources needed to support those actions.

Research Topics And Questions

The research grant program aims to stimulate new knowledge and exploration in priority research questions under the following topics. Research proposals should address only one or two of the research questions under one of the topics listed below.

Topic 1

Accessibility, inclusivity, and actionability of early warning messages among last mile communities

Question 1.1: What are the barriers to accessing early warning messages?

Question 1.2: What factors impact comprehension and inclusivity of early warnings?

Question 1.3: Are last mile communities able to take preventative action based on early warning messages? What influences the actionability of early warning messages among last mile communities?

Topic 2

Strategies to improve accessibility and actionability of early warning messages among last mile communities

Question 2.1: What community-developed solutions to early warning early action challenges help enhance their inclusivity and accessibility?

Question 2.2: What policies or interventions employed by local governments, civil society organizations, or RCRC National Societies help increase uptake and improve inclusion and accessibility of

early warning early action among last mile communities?

Topic 3

Resource accessibility in facilitating early action among last mile communities

Question 3.1: If given financial support (cash and voucher assistance (CVA), remittances or other financial resources) in a forecast window of a hazard, what actions do individuals or communities take that they wouldn't have taken otherwise?

Question 3.2: What are the impacts of financial support (cash and voucher assistance (CVA), remittances or other financial resources) when used in advance of hazards to reduce impact and save lives?

Eligibility

Applicants must be affiliated with an accredited university or a research institution at the time of submission, including undergraduate, graduate, post-doctorate students, and faculty members. Teams of researchers are welcome to submit proposals, and collaboration among different institutions is highly encouraged.

Identification of an experienced supervisor is required for any student research teams. The supervisor should provide guidance and oversight throughout the research process.

Applications are open to researchers from low and middle-income countries only, and their research must focus on those countries. This list of eligible countries can be found here.

Abstracts should address only one or two of the research questions under one topic provided above.

Researchers have the flexibility to conduct their research in a language of their preference. However, the final research paper must be submitted in English. If translation in English is needed, the budget proposal should include the estimated costs for translation services.

Selection Criteria

Affiliation to an accredited university or a research institution at the time of the application. Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-doctorate students and faculty members in good standing.

Strong background, experience, and/or research interest in disaster preparedness and risk reduction, specifically in early warning early action, community engagement and accountability, gender and inclusion, and other relevant fields.

Prior experience and/or interest in working with vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Competitive and relevant budget proposal. For more guidance on budget proposal, refer to the FAQ section of this page.

All research to be submitted in English, translation costs can be supported.

Letter of support from a faculty supervisor, for student applicants.

Ability to carry out independent work as well as working in and managing teams.

Ability to comply with technical and financial reporting and documentation requirements as outlined below.

All research to be submitted in English, translation costs should be included in needed.

Research must be completed and delivered by April 30, 2024, or sooner.

Added Value

Cross-collaboration and partnership between various institutions. Letter of support from a relevant partner institution should be included in the application.

The proposal clearly demonstrates how their work is adding to the state of knowledge in their country.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Call for Applications: Research Grants on Inclusive EWEA

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