Stanford University's Risk, Resilience, and Adaptation Planning Grants fund collaborative research to develop community-based risk reduction and resilience strategies, supporting future large-scale projects.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: November 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per award for a 9-month planning grant; 4–6 awards expected this cycle.
Summary: Funds collaborative, community-engaged research to develop risk reduction and resilience strategies, supporting future large-scale project proposals.
Key Information: Only PI-eligible active Stanford faculty may apply; no-cost extensions are not available.
Stanford University's Risk, Resilience, and Adaptation Planning Grants support research that actively involves communities in developing risk reduction strategies and advancing policy or governance changes to enhance resilience. The program seeks to foster new collaborations among faculty and build impactful external partnerships, with the ultimate goal of preparing teams to submit Integrative Project proposals within nine months. These planning grants are intended to help refine project concepts and strengthen the partnerships necessary for future, larger-scale research efforts.