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2021 Consortium for Scenario Planning Request for Proposals
Scenario Planning and Climate Strategies
The Consortium for Scenario Planning, an initiative of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, invites proposals for original research and tools at the intersection of climate change and scenario planning.
The extent and nature of climate change are tremendously uncertain. Decision makers must anticipate and prepare for the impacts of climate change, such as changes to housing and livable land, health, transportation, and natural resources, which will be far-reaching but with varying localized effects. The Lincoln Institute’s goal in this work is to use land policy to reduce the most catastrophic effects of climate change and help cities adapt to the impacts that remain avoidable. As a structured approach for participatory and evidence-driven decision making, scenario planning can help cities and regions prepare and plan for this uncertain future. It also considers factors such as demographics, housing, transportation, water and air quality, technology, and equity that affect a community’s ability to manage climate change impacts while still achieving its long-term goals.
The Consortium for Scenario Planning’s mission is to improve the practice of scenario planning and broaden its use across disciplines in communities of all sizes through research, peer-to-peer learning, training, and technical assistance.
Submission Requirements
1) Cover Page: The cover page must include the title of the project and the contact information of applicant(s), including affiliation, address, phone number, and email.
2) Project Abstract: The abstract must convey the core topic and proposed contribution of the research or tool. It should clearly convey the context, purpose, relevance, and methods of the proposed research topic (300 words maximum).
3) Project Description: Describe the research or project objective(s), purpose, relevance, and methods of the proposed topic. It should describe how the proposed work will build off existing research and identify any new contributions (2,000 words maximum).
4) Workplan: Briefly define the specific tasks or activities required to accomplish the project, with a projected schedule for completing each phase of the project.
5) Biography: Please include a brief biography and resume/CV for the primary researcher and any other team members (3 pages maximum).
6) Budget: Provide an estimate of funding needed to complete the project.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Awards Announced: April 19, 2021
