Opportunities for Graduate Students
The IBES RTT Awards at Brown University fund graduate and postdoctoral research, training, and travel that advance environmentally-focused scholarship and are not otherwise supported.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Research, Training & Travel Awards full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $500–$10,000 per award; total program budget ~$55,000; 4–20 awards/year; 1-year duration.
Summary: Supports IBES-affiliated Brown graduate students and eligible postdocs conducting environmentally-focused research, training, or travel.
Key Information: Applicants must be IBES-affiliated; affiliation can be requested before applying.
Description
The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) offers Research, Training & Travel (RTT) Awards to support graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at Brown University who are engaged in environmentally-focused research. These awards provide discretionary funding to catalyze significant advances in scholarly, research, or teaching activities that are not otherwise funded. The RTT Awards are intended to enhance academic and professional development by supporting research, training, and travel activities that further environmental scholarship.
