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Sustainable Transition Explorations in Water and Agriculture for Resilient Dryland Systems (STEWARDS) 2027 Grant

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A research programme funds work into water resilience and sustainable agriculture in India's dryland regions, addressing climate change and development pressures through adaptive socio-hydrological systems. The grant supports regional knowledge exchange and participation in climate adaptation initiatives across tropical drylands in India, Africa, and beyond.

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STEWARDS is a regional research project based in the drylands of peninsular India that addresses critical challenges of rural and urban water resilience in complex adaptive socio-hydrological systems. The project operates within the context of twin pressures from climate change and rapid development. It conducts research placed within a broad context of tropical drylands and engages with allied research in Africa and beyond, including knowledge exchange with similar Transformation Labs and participation in activities and working groups across a wide range of climate adaptation projects and pro …

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How much funding does this grant offer?: Sustainable Transition Explorations in Water and Agriculture for Resilient Dryland Systems (STEWARDS) offers £840K.
When is the Sustainable Transition Explorations in Water and Agriculture for Resilient Dryland Systems (STEWARDS) deadline?: Applications close 31 Mar 2027 23:59 (210 days left).
Who can apply for Sustainable Transition Explorations in Water and Agriculture for Resilient Dryland Systems (STEWARDS)?: Eligibility covers organisations in IN, SOUTH-ASIA, AFRICA, GLOBAL; university, research-institution, nonprofit, consortium. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.