Faculty Climate Research Grants
Forecasted
Harvard University's Faculty Climate Research Grants support interdisciplinary faculty research on climate change and sustainable solutions focused on South Asia.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (proposal deadline, projected) | December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 per project (U.S.-based); up to INR 10,65,000 for India-based projects; 1 year duration, possible extension
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary Harvard faculty research on climate change and sustainable solutions in South Asia.
Key Information: Only full-time Harvard faculty (not Harvard-affiliated hospital faculty) are eligible; projects must focus on South Asia.
Description
The Faculty Climate Research Grants, administered by the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University, provide seed and advanced funding for faculty-led research projects addressing climate change and related environmental challenges in South Asia. The program is designed to stimulate interdisciplinary collaboration among Harvard faculty, with a strong emphasis on cross-school, cross-disciplinary engagement and partnerships with scholars or organizations in South Asia. Projects should focus on climate change, energy transition, food systems, agriculture, land use, or law and policy for climate adaptation, aiming to produce innovative, scalable, and sustainable solutions for the region.
