Climate Change AI (CCAI) has announced a call for proposals for the Climate Change AI Innovation Grants 2024, offering up to USD 1.4 million in funding for projects that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to combat climate change. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2024.
Key Takeaways
- Funding Amount: Grants of up to USD 150,000 for one-year projects.
- Eligibility: Open to researchers affiliated with accredited universities in 38 OECD member countries.
- Tracks Available: Main Track, Special Track on Methane, and Special Track on Dataset Gaps.
Purpose Of The Grants
The Climate Change AI Innovation Grants aim to harness the power of AI and ML to support climate change mitigation and adaptation. The initiative recognizes that while AI can significantly contribute to climate science and action, challenges such as data scarcity and knowledge transfer hinder impactful research.
Funding Tracks
The grants are divided into three main tracks:
- Main Track
Projects should focus on using AI or ML to address climate change mitigation, adaptation, or climate science. Relevant topics include: - Special Track on Methane
This track targets short- to medium-term solutions for methane-related climate change issues, including: - Special Track on Dataset Gaps
Focused on creating documented datasets or simulators to fill existing data gaps. Proposals should highlight the importance of the dataset for climate change research.
Funding Information
- Total Funding: Up to USD 1.4 million available.
- Individual Grants: Up to USD 150,000 for each project.
- Project Duration: One year.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the grants, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Principal Investigator (PI): Must be affiliated with an accredited university in one of the 38 OECD member countries.
- Co-Investigators: Can be from outside OECD countries and affiliated with non-research institutions.
- Exclusions: Current members of the CCAI Board and staff cannot apply as PIs.
Application Process
Interested applicants should prepare their proposals by addressing the specific requirements of the chosen track. The proposals must clearly outline the project’s objectives, methodologies, and expected impacts on climate change mitigation or adaptation.
Conclusion
The Climate Change AI Innovation Grants 2024 represent a significant opportunity for researchers and innovators to contribute to climate action through the application of AI and ML. By addressing critical gaps in data and knowledge, these grants aim to foster impactful solutions that can help combat the pressing challenges posed by climate change.
Sources
- Call for Proposals: Climate Change AI Innovation Grants 2024 – fundsforNGOs, fundsforNGOs.
- Call for Proposals: Climate Change AI Innovation Grants 2024 – fundsforNGOs, fundsforNGOs.
