Calling all researchers who can add to the Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC research program.
A CRC review has has identified key gaps in its research program. After consultation with end user partners, and workshops with a diverse range of stakeholders (See Michael Rumsewicz's blog) the CRC has now opened a Call for Expressions of Interest in specific areas of need that are not covered by current research.
The CRC is seeking expressions of interest from research providers with capability in the following areas:
Diversity and its impact on the effectiveness of emergency services agencies.
Planning and capability requirements for responding to catastrophic and cascading events.
Land use planning and the mitigation of natural hazard risks.
Expressions of interest are due on Friday 30 September 2016.