Volvo CE’s CCC funding program for construction industry’s best sustainability research

Submissions are now being invited for funding of research projects, as part of the Volvo Construction Equipment-hosted Construction Climate Challenge. Academic submissions are being invited for research projects that support the aims of the Construction Climate Challenge. A global initiative, applications are encouraged from all those associated with universities, research institutes and similar organisations, with projects being supported with funding of up to SEK 4 million (€422,470) over a two-year pe
February 16, 2016
Volvo CE-hosted Construction Climate Challenge
Research project funding is available as part of the Volvo CE-hosted Construction Climate Challenge

Submissions are now being invited for funding of research projects, as part of the 473 Volvo Construction Equipment-hosted Construction Climate Challenge.

Academic submissions are being invited for research projects that support the aims of the Construction Climate Challenge. A global initiative, applications are encouraged from all those associated with universities, research institutes and similar organisations, with projects being supported with funding of up to SEK 4 million (€422,470) over a two-year period.

The Construction Climate Challenge (CCC) is an initiative whose aim is to drive sustainability throughout the construction industry value chain, by creating a dialogue with industry, academics and politicians. By supporting collaborations between researchers, companies and organizations and initiating research in areas of relevance to our industry, the CCC acts as a bridge between the construction industry and sustainability research.

Research areas of interest include:

• Resource and energy efficiency (e.g. building materials, equipment, recycling.)
• Collaboration along the value chain (e.g. procurement standards, certification systems.)
• Circular business models (e.g. life cycle management, responsible sourcing.)
• Innovation and emerging technologies (e.g. energy storage, new materials.)

The closing date for applications for a CCC research grant is 31st March 2016.

Applications should be a maximum of 10 pages in length and include: study background, problem description/objectives, project breakdown (incl.budgets/timeline), expected results and societal impact. In addition, a project set-up should be submitted, highlighting the roles of key project members, alongside their CVs.

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The applications will be evaluated by industry and research experts using the criteria of:

1. Alignment with CCC objectives.
2. Ability to perform.
3. Level of innovation.

The funded projects will be announced 1 May 1 2016.

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