Combined challenges of ageing and socio-economic contexts in the Western Balkans and Southeast Asia

Multidisciplinary works are sought after and particular attention will be paid to the quality of researchers, either individually or mobilized by research institutions. Proposals for country studies must have a partnership dimension including research institutions from the countries in which the studies are carried out. 

Relevant geography: Western Balkans and South East Asia;

Research projects should, as far as possible, involve the following disciplines: sociology, demography, geography, history, political science, urbanism and spatial planning, economics, legal and administrative sciences (taxation, social protection, employment), environmental and biodiversity sciences;

Budget available: The total budget requested for the expected deliverables may not exceed 200,000 EUR. Co-financing is encouraged. 

Project duration: The expected duration of the program is 24 months from the signing of the contract

This call will make it possible to select particularly promising research intentions, whose holders will then be invited to develop a final proposal in connection with AFD. 

As such, the timeline for the proposal review and selection process is as follows:

• The call for expression of interest will be open until 09 September 2024 at 11:59pm ;
• The Selection Committee’s responses to all candidates will be returned no later than 10 October 2024 ;
• After a negotiation phase, the contract is scheduled for 28 November  2024, for work to be spread over approximately 24 months.