Energy and Environment Program
The Sloan Foundation's Energy and Environment Program funds interdisciplinary research to advance the U.S. transition to low-carbon energy systems through collaborative, evidence-based scholarship.
Funder: Sloan Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Letters of Inquiry accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $500,000–$1,000,000 over 2–3 years; smaller and larger grants possible.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research to advance the transition to low-carbon energy systems in the United States.
Key Information: Unsolicited Letters of Inquiry are welcome; priority for early/mid-career researchers and U.S.-focused projects.
Description
The Sloan Foundation's Energy and Environment Program funds research that supports the societal transition toward low-carbon energy systems in the United States. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarship spanning the social and natural sciences. Key goals include generating novel research, training future scholars, building multidisciplinary networks, and disseminating impartial information to inform decision-making. The program supports projects in energy markets and policy, low-carbon innovation, transportation, place-based transitions, industrial decarbonization, and energy system resilience. Early- and mid-career researchers, as well as projects that link research with practice and foster partnerships, are especially encouraged to apply.
