Brown University's Opportunities for Graduate Students grant funds IBES-affiliated graduate and postdoc research, training, and travel in environmental science and scholarship.
Funder: Brown University
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Research, Training & Travel proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$10,000 per award | ~4–20 awards | 1-year project period | Total RTT budget: $55,000
Summary: Supports IBES-affiliated Brown graduate students and postdocs with funding for research, training, and travel in environmental scholarship.
Key Information: Affiliation with IBES required prior to application; proposals must demonstrate need and lack of other funding sources.
The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) offers Research, Training & Travel (RTT) Awards to support Brown University graduate students and postdoctoral scholars engaged in environmental research and scholarship. The program aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and advance academic and professional development by providing discretionary funds for research, training, and travel activities that are not otherwise funded.
Applicants must be affiliated with IBES prior to applying. The awards are intended to catalyze significant advances in the scholarly, research, or teaching activities of the applicant, especially for projects where other funding sources are unavailable.