LIRNEasia, with the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), is pleased to announce the second Call for Proposals under the FutureWORKS Asia initiative. We are inviting proposals for gender-responsive, solution-oriented, and policy-relevant applied research projects that will help shape a sustainable and inclusive future of work in Asia.
As the Asia-Pacific region navigates the complex impacts of technological change, demographic shifts, and climate change, it is more critical than ever to ensure that evidence-based policy solutions guide our responses. The first round of research projects supported under FutureWORKS Asia focused on diagnosing key challenges facing workers and economies across the region. With this second call, the focus shifts toward generating actionable solutions.
While understanding the effects of disruptions remains important, this Call places greater emphasis on projects that can directly inform change, whether through identifying best practices, analyzing past policy successes and failures, or scaling up effective pilot initiatives. Proposals should go beyond merely identifying problems; they must seek to understand what works, why it works, and how it can be adapted to new contexts.
Deadline for proposal submissions: 9 July 2025, 1800 hrs Indian Standard Time (IST)
Grant size: Ranges from USD 50,000 to 100,000
Duration: Up to 18 months
Number of grants: It is envisaged that 6 grants will be awarded
To help prospective applicants better understand the scope and objectives of the Call, LIRNEasia will host an information session during the week of 16 June 2025. This will provide an opportunity to clarify proposal requirements, learn more about the FutureWORKS Asia project, and ask questions. Interested participants can register here to receive session details.
The complete Call for Proposals and submission guidelines can be accessed here.
2 Comments
Shan Haider
I am interested
Saahmad
What type of proposal or areas , kindly brief here
Is education come inside the scope of the said project.
Regards
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