Environment Research Funding - Ministry of Forest and Environment

Environment Research Funding - Ministry of Forest and Environment

In accordance with the Ministry of Forest and Environment's endorsed yearly plan for the ongoing year, 2080-81, monetary assistance is extended to graduate scholars engaging in environmentally focused research. This announcement has been made to invite enthusiastic researchers to present their research ideas. Researchers are required to officially submit a printed version of their research proposal to the Department of Environment within 45 days from the notice's publication date. The submission should include the researcher's email and contact details. Recognition will be granted solely to research proposals falling within the specified thematic domains.

Research Topics

  • Atmospheric Science
  • Climate Change and Disaster
  • Environment and Urbanization
  • Environmental Law and Policy
  • Hazardous waste and E-waste
  • Pollution and Health
  • Solid Waste and Waste Water
  • Biodiversity and Pollution
  • Ecotoxicology
  • Environment Pollution (Air, Water, Soil, etc.)
  • Environmental Management System
  • Life-Cycle Assessment of Goods and Services
  • Pollution Control

Key Dates

  • Submission Start Date: Shrawan 31, 2080 (August 15, 2023)
  • Submission Deadline: Asoj 11, 2080 (September 28, 2023)

Received research proposals within the stipulated timeframe will undergo a process of shortlisting and assessment based on the department's established standards. Those researchers who are chosen through this evaluation will engage in a mutual agreement with the Department of Environment. It is expected that the selected researcher will carry out their work in alignment with this agreement.

Detailed instructions and a model template for crafting the research proposal are accessible for review on the department's official website.