USDA Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock Project
Expression of Interest (EOI) for
Innovative Research for Climate-Smart Livestock
The USDA-funded ACDI/VOCA Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock (BCSL) Project is inviting applications for innovative
research grants on climate-smart livestock practices from students after the successful completion of four years of
graduation courses. Students aged 30 or below, either individually or in affiliation with national or international
research institutions or universities, are encouraged to apply.
Interested graduates are invited to submit their proposals, along with a cover letter in PDF format, by 5:00 PM on
January 31, 2025. Proposals should be emailed to (RSarkar@acdivocabcsl.org) addressed to the Chief of Party,
ACDI/VOCA Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock Project. Alternatively, submissions can be mailed to:
The Chief of Party
Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock Project
ACDI/VOCA
Cityscape Tower (Level 6), 53 Gulshan Avenue
Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh.
Each selected researcher will receive financial support ranging from BDT 500,000 to 800,000, depending on the length,
depth, and scope of the research. The funding will be disbursed in three phases: i) 40% at the signing of the agreement;
ii) 40% upon submission of a progress report and mid-term evaluation of the research; and iii) 20% upon acceptance of
the final research report, including an article/material ready to publish in a peer-reviewed journal. Additionally, expert
guidance will be provided throughout the research process. Upon successful completion of the research, the best two
will get an opportunity to join the COP 30 event in Brazil and all four will get a chance to intern.
Application forms, thematic areas of research, and detailed instructions will be available through the respective
departments of participating universities, institutions, and colleges, as well as via the project’s official link. Women are
strongly encouraged to apply.