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Applications Invited for CTRF Grant for the application of biotechnology to carbon removal
Organization: Carbon Technology Research Foundation (CTRF)
Apply By: 04 Apr 2023
Grant Amount: 4000000 Pound
About the Organization
Founded in Oslo in late 2020 by Norwegian entrepreneur Stig Arff, CTRF seeks to apply private sector principles to the challenge of climate change.
To prevent catastrophic warming, we need to reduce emissions but also find more and better ways to remove existing carbon dioxide from the air.
CTRF funds research into new methods of carbon sequestration, which have their roots in nature but which could be scaled significantly using biotechnology.
We envisage transformational change, whereby the world responds successfully and in time to the severe and accelerating risks associated with cumulative greenhouse gas emissions.
About the Grant
The Carbon Technology Research Foundation (CTRF) funds research into new methods of carbon sequestration, which have their roots in nature, but which could be scaled significantly using biotechnology. The scope of biotechnology to supercharge the carbon removal process can’t be underestimated, but much more research is needed to understand its potential impact. CTRF is inviting the research community to respond to this opportunity, making new discoveries in the fight against climate change.
Through this Call for Proposals, CTRF will fund cutting-edge research into the application of biotechnology to deliver enhanced, scalable solutions to carbon sequestration. Key research challenges have been identified and these form the priority areas of this Call. Projects focussed on the utilization of cutting-edge genomics and synthetic biology tools whilst investigating the role of microorganisms and plants in carbon sequestration processes are of particular interest to CTRF. This represents a snapshot of what may be possible in the application of biotechnology to the enhancement of nature-based carbon sequestration. CTRF remains open to highly transformative research which has the potential to disrupt and encourages researchers to engage with us in speculative discussion prior to application.
Projects can be up to 36 months in duration. Whilst there is no upper limit on the volume of funding that can be requested for an individual project, up to £4M has been allocated for this theme and we anticipate funding in the region of 4-7 projects. CTRF will fund the direct costs of the research plus an overhead contribution as defined in our indirect cost policy.
Who can Apply
CTRF is a global funder; we aim to fund the highest impact research programmes. Researchers in higher education institutions or public or not-for-profit research establishments are eligible to apply for a CTRF grant. Please see CTRF’s standard terms and conditions for research grants.
Eligible principal investigators for a CTRF standard research grant must be at least one of the following:
- employed at the administering research organisation at equivalent to lecturer-level or above (tenure-track).
- hold a fixed-term contract that extends beyond the duration of the proposed project and the host organisation is prepared to provide all the normal support available to permanent employees.
- hold an externally funded fellowship. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis, please discuss with CTRF in advance of your application.
Applicants can be the lead/principal investigator on one proposal only and co-investigator on additional proposals.
How to Apply
Applicants should complete an Intent to Submit by 16:00 GMT on 4 th April 2023. You will be required to provide a title, a 200-word summary of your proposed project and a list of principal and co-investigators who will likely be involved.
Full proposals must be submitted by 16:00 GMT on 25 th April 2023. You must apply using the specific call application form and return this alongside all relevant attachments to research@ctrfoundation.com.
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