Deadline for Submission: 31 March

Email for Submission: connect@irdrinternational.org

The IRDR Young Scientists Programme (YSP) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 7th batch. The programme invites passionate and forward-looking early-career researchers who are committed to advancing disaster risk reduction (DRR) through research that is integrated, innovative, and responsive to real-world needs.

Since its launch in 2016, the YSP has grown into a dynamic, interdisciplinary community of over 200 young researchers from more than 60 countries, contributing actively to DRR research, policy dialogue, and practice across regions.

 Under IRDR Phase II, guided by A Framework for Global Science in Support of Risk-Informed Sustainable Development and Planetary Health, the programme recognizes young professionals as an essential force for engaging with complex, cascading, and emerging risks. Through the YSP, IRDR seeks to strengthen collaboration, build capacity, and cultivate leadership among the next generation of DRR scholars and practitioners.

 We warmly encourage applications from young researchers across all disciplines relevant to DRR, and welcome diverse perspectives that can enrich the IRDR Young Scientists community.

Why Join the IRDR Young Scientists Programme?

As an IRDR Young Scientist, you will have opportunities to:

 Become part of a global network of peers and leading DRR experts

 Engage in collaborative research with IRDR working groups

 Increase the visibility of your work through international and regional DRR platforms

 Receive mentorship, international exposure, and an official certificate as an IRDR Young Scientist

 You may also showcase your work through IRDR-led initiatives, including:

 Lumos: A platform where young professionals translate disaster risk data into practical, actionable solutions

 IRDR Youth Podium events (e.g., Innovation Lab): spaces that highlight youth-driven ideas and innovations for DRR

Application Requirements

 Applicants are requested to submit the following:

 1. Completed Application Form(as provided)

 2. A detailed Curriculum Vitae

 3. A detailed Research Plan (using the provided template)

 4. Recommendation/Endorsement Letter(s)

 5. Copy of Student/Faculty ID Card

Submission and Notification

Compile all the documents in a zip file and submit with subject "[YSP]+Full Name". All applications will be acknowledged by email. Results of the selection process will be communicated within two months after the submission deadline. Successful applicants will receive an official certification letter.

Join us in shaping a more risk-informed and resilient future.

For more information, please visit the IRDR Young Scientists Programme page or contact us at connect@irdrinternational.org.