Faculty Climate Research Grants
Harvard's Mittal Institute Climate Grants fund interdisciplinary faculty research on climate change and sustainable solutions in South Asia.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full proposal/application 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; project duration up to 1 year, with possible no-cost extension.
Summary: Supports Harvard faculty conducting interdisciplinary research on climate change and sustainable solutions in South Asia.
Key Information: Only full-time Harvard faculty are eligible; projects must have a direct connection to South Asia.
Description
The Faculty Climate Research Grants, administered by the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute at Harvard University, are designed to support Harvard faculty members in advancing research related to climate change and sustainable solutions in South Asia. The program aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, generate new knowledge, and catalyze impactful scholarship that addresses pressing climate challenges in the region. Research topics may include energy transition, food systems, law and policy, and other climate-related issues relevant to South Asia.
