The Commonwealth Climate Research Cohort is for passionate climate and environment researchers seeking to enhance their leadership and knowledge exchange skills. This unique cohort will work together, and with experts from across the Commonwealth, to identify opportunities to engage and influence on issues of climate and environment in the lead up to COP26.
Through providing training, access to networks and COP26 travel funding, the ACU and the British Council are working in partnership to support 24 rising stars in climate and environment research who are working towards solutions for climate-vulnerable regions across the Commonwealth.
Applicants to the cohort must be emerging research leaders based at ACU member universities.
Throughout 2021, successful applicants will benefit from:
To find out more about the programme please contact George Lakey, senior programme officer, at george.lakey@acu.ac.uk.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants will need to meet the following criteria in order to join the cohort:
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The Commonwealth Climate Research Cohort is committed to supporting future research leaders and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, including those who identify as disabled.
Please click here to read our full disability support statement.
Eligible countries
Applications close January 31, 2021 at 23:59 UTC.
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