Today, we have launched a call for research on; A review of best practice (national and international) in public participation in environmental management, with policy recommendations for the protection and restoration of water bodies.
This research will help us deliver a key objective of our Strategic Plan for 2022-2027, to advocate for the need for and benefits of meaningful public engagement in water resource management.
Applications are invited by researchers from any research institute in Ireland (including Higher Education Institutes, public body or private research organisations), or appropriate consultancy. The research tender has a maximum budget of €24,950 (inclusive of VAT and overheads where applicable). Timelines for the research and deliverables can be discussed and agreed between the Researcher and the Water Forum once the project is awarded, where some flexibility can be facilitated.
Please find information booklet and application form attached. The closing date for the call is 5pm on the 27th March 2023, where applications should be submitted via email to Dr Triona McGrath, Research and Policy Lead, the Water Forum: triona@nationalwaterforum.ie. Please circulate to any relevant contacts.
Please send any queries related to the call to triona@nationalwaterforum.ie,
