Call for Grant Applications –
EQT Foundation’s Breakthrough Science Grant Program 2024
Application Deadline:
November 8, 2024
About Organisation
The EQT Foundation is the philanthropic arm of EQT, a global investment organization, dedicated to advancing EQT’s purpose and values. The Foundation focuses on providing support to scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators working on breakthrough solutions in underfunded areas such as climate and health. EQT Foundation fosters the translation of scientific discoveries from the lab to the market by offering catalytic investments and grants. With its expertise, the Foundation accelerates the development of impactful solutions that tackle global challenges. EQT Foundation also provides a platform for EQT employees to engage in philanthropy, leveraging their skills and knowledge to collaborate with researchers and contribute to positive change. The Foundation’s efforts are driven by the need to address critical gaps in research funding, promoting interdisciplinary approaches that can lead to groundbreaking advancements.
About the Grant
The EQT Foundation’s Breakthrough Science Program provides financial support to researchers tackling the urgent climate issue of methane emissions. The program seeks projects that offer innovative and scalable solutions for reducing methane emissions across industries such as agriculture, industrial manufacturing, waste management, and fossil fuels. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with a warming effect 86 times stronger than CO2, making its reduction crucial for climate mitigation. This grant program supports researchers exploring novel ideas at the edges of their domain expertise—projects that might not qualify for traditional research funding. The program offers a streamlined application process and rapid decision-making to ensure that scientists can quickly access the resources they need to advance their work.
Who can Apply?
The Breakthrough Science Program welcomes applications from scientists at all career levels, from PhD students to professors, who are affiliated with academic institutions or non-profit research organizations. Eligible researchers worldwide can apply, as the program supports projects with a global scope. The grants aim to fund projects that specifically focus on reducing methane emissions, whether through innovative agricultural practices, advanced methane capture technologies, or emissions reduction in industrial settings. Projects that demonstrate cross-disciplinary approaches or work at the intersections of different research fields are encouraged. Applicants should demonstrate how their proposed research will contribute to significant and measurable reductions in methane emissions.
How to Apply?
Applicants must submit their proposals online, including a clear explanation of the project’s relevance to reducing methane emissions. Applications should focus on the project’s innovative approach, methodology, and expected outcomes.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by November 8, 2024.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
