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International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is currently accepting application for its South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics Grant Program 2025. interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) at ICIMOD is inviting concept notes from early-career researchers interested in the economic dimensions of environmental and climate challenges in South Asia and the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). The programme funds evidence-based research that links economics, environment and sustainable development in fragile mountain and river basin systems.
Funding Range: USD 20,000–30,000
Project Duration: Up to 2 years
Higher-value grants are reserved for:
Multidisciplinary projects
Research spanning two or more countries
Studies addressing transboundary environmental issues
Eligible Applicants
Early-career researchers
Research institutions working in South Asia or the HKH
Teams proposing multidisciplinary or multi-country studies
Applicants with strong grounding in environmental economics or related fields
Step 1: Read the Official Call
Review SANDEE’s detailed guidelines to understand thematic priorities and evaluation criteria.
Step 2: Prepare a Concept Note
A strong concept note typically includes:
Title and summary of the proposed research
Problem statement with clear economic relevance
Research questions and hypotheses
Justification (Why this issue matters for South Asia/HKH)
Methodology (economic/statistical/ecological analysis)
Study area and regional relevance
Expected outcomes and policy relevance
Team expertise and institutional capacity
Budget range (20,000–30,000 USD)
Timeline (up to 2 years)
Step 3: Submit via the Official Portal or Email
Follow SANDEE’s submission format exactly as instructed in the call.
Step 4: Wait for Shortlisting
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal and may attend proposal development workshops.
Apply for ICIMOD South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics Grant Program
