Launch of a call for transnational research for ARD

The Commission for Development Studies co-finances this ERA-ARD II Transnational Research Call (European Research Area - Agricultural Development) and participated in designing this call:
'Improving rural livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa: Sustainable and climate-smart intensification of agricultural production'

Initiation of projects is expected to be in the last months of 2012 and each project may run for 3 years.
The deadline for applications is May 22, 2012.
Research consortia, which are interested in applying for funds, will be able to apply up to the limits set aside by the respective national funding organisation.

This first ERA-ARD II Transnational Research Call provides new opportunities for researchers and other stakeholders (farmers, farmer organizations, NGOs, policy makers, etc.) to take part in multilateral research cooperation in the field of sustainable and climate change resilient intensification of agricultural production.

The main objective of the ERA-ARD II Transnational Research Call is to contribute to improved livelihoods of smallholders and rural communities in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) through sustainable and climate-smart intensification of agricultural systems.
The call also aims to support and fund projects that will strengthen collaboration and networking with on-going projects and existing thematic networks.

Deadline: May 22, 2012
Download: Information about the Call 35.45 kb and Austrian Contact Points 123.67 kb
Details: ERA-ARD II