Evaluation of Climate Adaptation Interventions Using Observational Data
Internal — Stanford University only
Stanford University's grant funds empirical research evaluating the effectiveness of climate adaptation interventions using observational data to inform climate resilience strategies.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: Rolling (review begins August 25, 2025)
Funding Amounts: No set maximum; budget based on project needs; typical duration is rapid (results due 9 months after funding).
Summary: Supports empirical research evaluating the effectiveness of climate adaptation interventions using observational data, with an emphasis on actionable findings for climate resilience.
Key Information: PI must be Stanford Academic Council or University Medical Line faculty; subawards to external collaborators are allowed.
Description
Stanford University is seeking proposals for research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of climate adaptation interventions using observational data. The goal is to rapidly expand the quantitative evidence base on strategies that reduce the negative impacts of climate change. Interventions can range from individual actions (e.g., using air filters during wildfire smoke events) to broader community or policy measures (e.g., heat alerts, Medicaid expansion). Projects should credibly identify the causal impact of specific interventions on climate-related harms, with additional consideration for studies that can estimate implementation costs.
Stanford provides access to climate exposure data, outcome datasets, and research support to facilitate timely and cost-effective project completion. The emphasis is on actionable, empirical research that can inform policy and practice on climate resilience.
