Early Career Researchers

SSG-Bridge UK-India Initiative

The SSG-Bridge Project is pleased to invite applications from Early Career Researchers (ECRs) for participation in the upcoming Conference on SSG-Bridge: Enhancing Urban Resilience and Sustainability, scheduled to be held in mid-September 2025  (17, 18 & 19 September) at MBCIE, Ludhiana, Punjab, along with a Symposium at Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India.

This initiative brings together researchers from the United Kingdom and India to advance innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to Smart, Sustainable, and Green (SSG) cities, with a strong focus on:

🔹 Urban resilience and adaptation strategies
🔹 Technological integration in urban infrastructure
🔹 Environmental sustainability and resource efficiency
🔹 Inclusive governance and citizen participation

These events aim to create a vibrant platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and shaping future research in the area of sustainable urban development.

 

 

  • Climate adaptation and urban resilience
  • Smart technologies (AI, IoT, digital twins, serious gaming)
  • Sustainable urban infrastructure
  • Green spaces and nature-based solutions
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Policy, governance, and community engagement
  • PhD candidates in their final year OR researchers within 5 years of PhD (career breaks will be considered)
  • Affiliation with an academic or research institution in India or the UK
  • Demonstrated interest and experience in one or more SSG-Bridge thematic areas
  • Commitment to participate in the Symposium in person (India-based researchers) or online (UK-based researchers)
  • (Optional) Willingness to join interdisciplinary UK-India research groups through a short proposal submission
  • Those applying to participate in collaborative research groups must submit a short research proposal. We will contact you directly requesting to submit your proposal before the deadline.  
  • Must be willing to work in interdisciplinary teams of UK and Indian ECRs, attend writing workshops, and collaborate on research outputs. 

  • This is a unique opportunity to engage in high-impact research collaborations that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and foster long-term academic partnerships between the UK and India.

  • One of the best ECRs ( evaluated and selected by Project Team) would have chance to travel to UK to attend a similar symposium (fully funded).
  • Each ECR will be funded for £30 for their travel and accommodation
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