Nature Solution Area Planning Grants
Internal — Stanford University only
Stanford University's Nature Solution Area Planning Grants fund interdisciplinary research to develop innovative solutions for global ecosystem loss and degradation.
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Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: November 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per grant for a 9-month project; 4–6 awards expected per cycle.
Summary: Supports Stanford faculty teams in developing collaborative, interdisciplinary proposals to address global ecosystem loss and degradation.
Key Information: Lead PI must be PI-eligible Stanford active faculty; only one proposal per lead PI.
Description
Stanford University’s Nature Solution Area Planning Grants, administered by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, aim to catalyze innovative, collaborative projects that address the urgent challenges posed by the loss and degradation of natural ecosystems. The program supports the refinement of project concepts and the building of strong interdisciplinary teams, with a focus on developing competitive proposals for future large-scale Integrative Projects. The grants are designed to enable faculty and their partners to advance solutions that benefit both ecosystems and communities on a global scale.
