From Classrooms to Communities: Building Climate Resilience Through Research and Leadership

Climate change impacts vary by region, necessitating localized solutions despite the universal nature of its scientific foundation. In Bangladesh, where vulnerability to climate change is acute, there is a pressing need for context-specific research and action-oriented solutions. However, the lack of an interactive learning environment and adequate research facilities often limits the ability to generate practical, context-relevant solutions.  Academic studies frequently result in superficial analyses, contributing little to societal needs or policy formulation. This inefficiency undermines the potential for evidence-based interventions to improve climate resilience among vulnerable populations. Resources for studying zone-specific climate impacts and adaptation strategies are scarce, leaving students ill-prepared to contribute meaningfully in their professional lives. This scholarship program serves as a call to action—empowering researchers through capacity building and research support to bridge the gap between academic effort and real-world impact. This initiative will prepare a new generation of leaders equipped to address climate challenges through a blend of theoretical understanding and practical engagement.

Key Features:

• 🎓 Scholarships of BDT 75,000–150,000
• 🏕️ 2-week residential training on climate science and research methodology
• 🤝 Academic and field mentorship by national & international experts
• 🌱 Community-based research opportunities across vulnerable regions
• 📚 Publication and conference support
• 🌐 Lifelong alumni network for collaboration and leadership

Who Can Apply?
Master’s by thesis or MPhil students (age ≤30) from Bangladeshi universities—especially those from marginalized communities or climate-vulnerable areas.

Research Themes Include:
Crops and Irrigation, Forestry, Livestock, Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Ecosystems, Water Resource Management (WRM) and Nature-based Solutions (NbS), Renewable Energy, Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Food Safety and Human Well-being, Resilient Cities and more.

This initiative will not only nurture the next generation of climate leaders but also produce high-impact research to guide Bangladesh’s development pathway. By embedding climate action in education, the program ensures that students become powerful agents of sustainability—today and for the future.