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

AFD is launching a research program to examine how demographic structures and dynamics as well as plural forms of socio-economic development are articulated/intertwined. The research should clearly identify, describe and analyze these articulations, both from an academic perspective but also with a view to informed operationalization and facilitation of dialogues that AFD conducts with its public partners in the countries of intervention.
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The call for projects

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

Calendar

Call for projects open: 03/07/2024

Closing of the call for projects:  09/09/2024

Submit a project

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.
     
  1. Download the framework note of the call for projects as well as the project note template
  2. Complete the online application form making sure to provide all the requested elements

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