How to Apply?

Eligibility Criteria:

  • CDRI Fellowship is open to all nationals/citizens/passport-holders/permanent residents of CDRI Member Countries. With regard to applications from countries that are not part of CDRI currently, we encourage collaboration with a research/project team from CDRI Member Countries.
  • Applicants can be students, scholars, faculty, or researchers from academic institutes; practitioners from government agencies, service agencies, non-governmental organizations, private organizations, and community workers.
  • An applicant can be part of up to two research proposals under the CDRI Fellowship Programme at any given time.
  • Educational qualification or professional experience is no bar. However, after selection, the applicant(s) will have to submit a 'Letter of Endorsement' from a recognized academic or research institute/government organization.

Application Form:

Documentation:

The following documents are mandatory for your application/proposal to be considered:

  • Photograph (of each member of the proposed team)
  • Passport/National Identity Proof (of each member of the proposed team)
  • Curriculum Vitae/Resume (of each member of the proposed team)
  • Educational Qualification document/proof (of each member of the proposed team)
  • Address proof (of each member of the proposed team)
  • Undertaking by each member of the proposed team for the Fellowship (per the prescribed template)
  • Letter of Endorsement (per prescribed template)

Submission Deadline: Please submit your application/proposal before 31 January 2024 (Wednesday, 11:59 pm IST)

Contact Information: If you have any questions or need clarifications on the application process, Contact Us.

Selection

Selection Criteria:

  • Criticality and relevance of the proposed solution for improving climate and disaster resilience of critical infrastructure
  • Novelty of the proposed approach, methodology and solution
  • Feasibility of implementation of the solution in  real-world context
  • Replicability/scalability of the proposed solution or product
  • The overall impact of the proposed solution

Selection Process: The proposals will undergo a rigorous four-tiered selection process, including a double-blind peer review. The final decision will be taken by the Fellowship International Jury.

The awardees will be announced at ICDRI 2024.