The research should be within the context of energy in Zimbabwe includes the following research areas: i. Energy shortfalls/load shedding impacts and costs; ii. Transmission and Distribution losses; iii. Renewable energy and Energy Efficiency innovation; iv. Electricity infrastructure protection against vandalism and theft; v. Improved reliability in the generation, transmission and distribution; vi. Customer service improvements; vii. Energy access improvements; viii. Energy costs/energy economics; ix. Energy storage; x. Green hydrogen; xi. E-mobility; xii. Nuclear Energy; and xiii. Biomass energy utilization. ELIBILITY i. Funding is open, on a competitive basis, to Zimbabwean researchers in engineering, physical and social sciences, and any other academic disciplines, at local academic institutions, research institutions, or government research departments. ii. Researchers from the private sector and non-profit organizations affiliated to a Zimbabwean- approved public institute are also encouraged to apply. iii. Consortia of the above, with one institution as lead applicant assuming responsibility and accountability can also apply and may have a competitive advantage. BUDGET LIMITATION Funding is provided as per research budget proposals, subject to verification of the transparency, rationality, and justifiability of the costing of the research processes and deliverables Submission Deadline The deadline for submission of applications is 14 February 2025 by 1700hrs. CONTACT INFORMATION For additional information on the call visit www.rcz.ac.zw For any queries or additional information, contact RCZ: Tel. 263-24-2304733, 2304787 cell 0712 954 330/2, ZERA: Tel. +263 242 780010, cell. 0713 816 208, email: research@zera.co.zw Click to View Details
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The Researchers' Project Proposals shall be submitted for remote/ virtual reviews by experts in their fields and shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: