The Commonwealth Futures Climate Research Cohort is seeking talented climate and environment researchers committed to building climate resilience through multidisciplinary research.
The Commonwealth Futures Climate Research Cohort project is committed to supporting future research leaders and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those who identify as disabled.
Benefits
Successful applicants will benefit from:
- Funded attendance at COP26 in Glasgow, UK (travel restriction dependent)
- Leadership training with a cohort of peers through virtual, expert-led workshops
- Skills development for knowledge exchange and policy influence
- The opportunity to conduct a peer-led research-to-action project with seed funding
- Access to mentorship from an international network of climate and environment researchers through the ACU’s Climate Change and Resilience Network.
Eligibility
Applicants will need to meet the following criteria in order to join the Cohort:
- Hold a Ph.D. at the time of application
- Based at an ACU member university
- Be a post-doctoral researcher with no more than eight years of post-doctoral research experience working in the broad field of climate and environment research, who is in a funded research role until at least December 2021
- Have a letter signed by their head of department, supervisor or another senior member of staff supporting their participation in this project between March-November 2021.
Application Process
For detailed information on how to apply, click here
Deadline: January 31, 2021.
For more information and application, visit the official site.
