Call for Proposals
RISK Award
Munich Re Foundation, Global Risk Forum Davos, and UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Deadline: December 31, 2011
Proposals are being accepted for the 2012 RISK award. The award will provide $134,000 to implement a disaster early warning project, especially a project that would aid developing countries. Applications will be accepted from individuals, teams, or governments. Projects currently under development and upgrades of existing systems are acceptable. For full details and a proposal form, visit the Munich Re Foundation website.
Call for Submissions
Shelters for All Competition
University of Notre Dame
Deadline: January 15, 2012
A University of Notre Dame research team is accepting design submissions for a combined contest and research project. Participants from any discipline are invited to submit their ideas for addressing the lack of resilient and affordable urban housing problems in developing nations. Winning designs could garner up to $10,000. Participants must also complete two surveys and are requested to complete a peer review of two other entries. Full details are available on line.
Call for Applications
Young Scientists Summer Program
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Deadline: January 16, 2012
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis is accepting applications for participation in their Young Scientists Summer Program to be held June 1 to August 31 in Laxenburg, Austria. The program is aimed at broadening the research of students who are about two years from receiving their PhD. Research interests should be applicable to IIASA problem areas, which include energy and climate change, food and water, and poverty and equity. Full details and sample application materials are available online.
Call for Abstracts
Student Paper Competition
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Deadline: February 2012
The Association of State Dam Safety Officials is accepting abstracts to be considered in its fourth annual student paper competition. Students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree are invited to submit papers on dam-related topics such as levee safety, hydrology, environmental protection, risk management, hazard mitigation, emergency management, floodplain management or critical infrastructure security. Winning paper authors will receive a cash prize and a travel stipend to accept their award at the Dam Safety Conference, September 16-20, in Denver.