Nigerian Researchers Can Apply for $1.5M Climate Grants

Eligible Nigerian researchers have until 5 pm WAT on October 6 to submit letters of intent for grants from the Simons Foundation, which supports research into solar radiation management. This program focuses on methods to cool the planet by modifying its radiation balance and assessing potential consequences.

Standard awards can provide up to $1.5 million over three years. To qualify, university lead investigators must hold tenured, tenure-track, or equivalent faculty positions in departments that offer PhDs.

Research institutions may also apply. It is important for applicants to review the full eligibility criteria before preparing their submissions.

Notably, social-science research and field experiments involving aerosol releases are excluded from this call. The deadline pertains to the initial letter of intent, with full proposals due on February 17, 2027, and funding expected to commence on August 1, 2027.

The submission portal will close at noon US Eastern time, which corresponds to 5 pm in Nigeria, and late applications will not be accepted.