India Universities and Institutions Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (IUIN-DRR)

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National Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Research Facility


National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) has launched the National Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Research Facility under IUINDRR-NIDM to strengthen and promote research in the field of DRR. The facility aims to offer solutions for mitigating and minimizing disaster risks through new innovations and action research. The results of this research are envisioned to help alleviate the challenges that disasters pose to the various regions across the country. NIDM invites applications under the National Disaster Risk Reduction Research Facility for the F.Y 2024-25 for the following two categories:

1. NIDM Doctoral Fellowship Programme on Disaster Studies : The selected scholars enrolled in a full-time Ph.D. programme in a UGC-recognized institution/university in any discipline and willing to work on Disaster Studies would be eligible for Junior and Senior Research Fellowship (JRF/SRF) as per UGC norms for a maximum period of five years.

2. Research Project/Study on Disaster Management: Innovation & Action Research : The selected faculty members and scientists (regular or with 8 years of experience) would be eligible for research grant for a period not exceeding two years. .

Applications shall be accepted through the email at researchiuin[dot]nidm[at]nidm[dot]gov[dot]in and one hard copy at the address below:

The Executive Director
National Institute of Disaster Management (Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India),
Plot No.15, Pocket, B3, Sector 29, Rohini,
Delhi, 110042.

For any assistance, email to researchiuin[dot]nidm[at]nidm[dot]gov[dot]in or iuindrr[dot]nidm[at]mha[dot]gov[dot]in

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