Institute for Global Sustainability Announces Summer Research Grants for Mentored Student Research
Apply for Campus Climate Lab Funding
The Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), in collaboration with BU Sustainability and the Office of Research, invites research proposals from student and mentor (faculty or graduate student) teams to generate new knowledge on the impacts, adaptation, and/or mitigation of climate change that can be implemented at BU and beyond. The Campus Climate Lab is an opportunity to use the BU campuses as a living laboratory to advance sustainability practices. See the full Call and eligibility requirements here.
Cities are feeling the brunt of climate change but are also centers for innovation. With a population of about 45,000 and 370 buildings that span 140 acres on its campuses, BU is a city within a city. Using the BU campus as a living laboratory is an opportunity to harness the University as a testbed for innovative climate solutions, as well as help the University contribute to the broader city’s climate and equity challenges. The Campus Climate Lab seeks to advance research and catalyze our community by promoting, demonstrating, and implementing our commitment to sustainability, climate action, and equity and justice.
Project ideas can be grounded in any discipline, spanning engineering, humanities, health, social and natural sciences, communications, business, fine arts, etc. Projects can originate from undergraduate or graduate students, faculty, or staff. Projects that support the goals of the University Climate Action Plan or advance the equity and justice aspects of sustainability are especially encouraged. Projects must be grounded on the BU campus, but teams are encouraged to foster connections and impacts in neighborhoods beyond the campus (please note entities external to BU are not able to receive funding).
Key Dates for Summer 2023 Funding:
- Information and proposal development sessions (optional):
- Application deadline: Wednesday, April 26 by 5 pm
The Boston University community is invited to attend the spring 2023 Campus Climate Lab project presentations on April 12 from 1 – 2:30 pm at BU Build Lab, 730 Commonwealth Ave. Lunch will be provided. >> REGISTER