CLiC grants for early career scientists

Goal: CliC grants aim at increasing the engagement of Early Career Scientists in CliC. The project strives for gender balance and geographical diversity so submissions from regions currently under represented in CliC, such as Asia and Africa, are particularly encouraged.

Strategic Areas

Engagement of a broad and diverse community in cryosphere research
Cryosphere ice loss- assessment and impacts
Projection of future ice loss and impacts
System description of the cryosphere regions
Knowledge syntheses and communication to stakeholders

Not eligible costs:

Salaries
Instrumentation or equipment

Funding Information

Funding: CliC grants are up to a maximum of 10 000 Swiss Francs (CHF). Co-funding with other sources will be an advantage.
Timeline: Activities must be completed within one year after the project´s acceptance unless otherwise outlined in the proposal.

Eligible Activities

Research visits to laboratories, research groups, etc.
Research synthesis, fieldwork or analysis.
Promotion of best practice protocols on research in cryosphere regions attentive to societal and community needs and expectations.
Educational activities/capacity exchanges related to cryosphere research.
Research/activities to support participation in policy decision processes.
Science communication efforts aimed at policy making.
Dissemination and outreach, e.g., production of media pieces highlighting CliC research and activities.

Eligibility Criteria

Early Career Scientist: students enrolled in a PhD programme and scientists who have obtained a PhD within 7 years by 1 March 2023. The period excludes career breaks due to parental leave, health issues, etc.
For research visits: the visiting institution must differ from the applicant´s country of origin and current country of residence.
Reporting: A scientific and finances report shall be submitted one month after completion of the activity.