University partners wanted for new GfGD research
Geoscience for Global Development (GfGD) is looking for university partners to develop three new research ideas on geoscience and sustainable development.
The proposals build on gaps and priorities identified through GfGD’s work. We would like to hear from researchers and supervisors interested in pursuing the research, supervising student projects or helping develop the ideas further.
The value of geological data for international development
Geological data supports decisions about water, hazards, infrastructure and natural resources. Yet its value is often poorly understood by governments and funders. This project would strengthen the evidence for that value and help make the case for investment in geological data and geological surveys.
Designing better geological data infrastructure
Geological data can be fragmented, difficult to access and hard to use. This project would examine how data systems can be made more useful, accessible, secure and sustainable, guided by the priorities of the people who use them.
Developing the future geoscience workforce
Geoscientists contribute to water security, infrastructure, hazard risk reduction, climate resilience and responsible resource development. This research would explore whether university courses are developing the skills needed for these challenges, and how students view geoscience as a career.
Help shape the research
Each idea could become a master’s student project, a PhD or part of a wider programme of research. The proposals are deliberately open so they can be shaped with partners’ expertise, interests and geographical focus.
GfGD can support projects through a small number of check-in meetings, connections to relevant expertise and help sharing the findings. These are invitations to develop research partnerships, rather than advertisements for funded studentships.
If you are a university researcher, supervisor or potential partner interested in any of these ideas, please contact Will Veness at william@gfgd.org.
Read the three research concept notes for more detail on each proposal.