Call for Research Proposal
IUCN Bangladesh and the Asian Centre for Development is seeking research proposals from researchers in Bangladesh for its project titled ‘Economics of Forest Restoration as Carbon Mitigation and Nature-based Solution in South Asia’. The funding will be competitive, and it has to be completed within 12 calendar months from the date of the award. Interested researchers (students enrolled in MSS/MPhil/Ph.D. programs in any recognized university in Bangladesh will be preferred) should submit a research concept note of their research topic in one of the following topics:
1: Estimation of carbon sequestration capacity of coastal forests using secondary information.
2: Estimation of the impact of coastal afforestation projects (1980-2016) on the livelihood of
local people using a gender and poverty lens.
3: Estimation of the benefits of the afforestation program in terms of land reclamation, adaptation and resource management.
Application format is given at http://acdonline.org/economics-of-coastal-afforestation/
Study Locations
Three unions of Hatiya Upazila under Noakhali District: Jahajmara Union, Nijhum Dwip, Burir Char Union
Requirements for Application
• Apply with a short CV [no more than two pages] and a cover letter expressing
research interest, mentioning the research area.
• A three-page concept note [as per the guidelines]
• Apply directly to email: info.bangladesh@iucn.org ; r.proposal@acdonline.org
One research proposal from each area will be selected for funding.
The deadline for submission is 3 December 2022.
