Deadline: 30 April 2015
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) is currently looking for a research partner to develop latrine lighting innovation in refugee or displaced persons camps. The research partner will have to work in collaboration with suppliers and operational partners, to design and implement a programme of real world testing in one or more locations.
The HIF supports organisations and individuals to identify, nurture and share innovative and scalable solutions to the challenges facing effective humanitarian assistance.
Grants & Duration
- The foundation gives grants of up to £150k for the development and implementation of innovative practice, and continuously provides ongoing support to smaller projects (grants of up to £20k, for recognition, invention and the diffusion of successful innovations).
- The project will run over a period of 9-12 months, with at least 3 months of field testing data. This will include a research phase, data collation phase and a final reporting period.
Past HIF Grantees
- Innovative Solution One: Robust Latrine GravityLight (RLG) has been adapted for humanitarian purposes. It functions by means of a falling weight and pulley system within a vandal-proof tube.
- Innovative Solution Two: Solar Street Light is a commercially available street light pole with added solar panel, LED light, energy controller and battery. The solar panel generates electrical energy during the day which is stored in a battery for use at night.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should be from humanitarian organisations, academic institutions or other qualified providers.
- Partnerships and applications from PHD students are welcome.
- Applicants must demonstrate:
- Knowledge of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH) issues in emergency context.
- Sound knowledge of research methods and a flexible approach to data collection.
- Previous experience conducting primary research.
- Strong quantitative data collection and analysis skills.
- Experience working in the field.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good understanding of the ethical issues of carrying out research with vulnerable populations.
How to Apply?
- Applications must be submitted via email.
- Applicants should submit:
- Proposal of the research approach and methodology.
- A Work plan which should cover:
- Timeline
- Field testing plan
- Interim research outputs
- Rhythm of communication with the HIF
- Final research outputs
- Budget with detailed breakdown.
- CVs of individual or team, including relevant previous research outputs.
For more information, please visit HIF Researchers.
