SDSS Solution Areas: Food Integrative Projects
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability funds collaborative research projects to address major sustainability challenges in food systems, focusing on innovation, climate resilience, and actionable scientific solutions.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: April 4, 2025 (Workshop application) | September 14, 2026 (Full application for Integrative Projects)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2.3 million per project for up to five years; anticipated 2 awards.
Summary: Supports transdisciplinary research collaborations to address sustainability challenges in food systems.
Key Information: Lead PI and co-PIs must meet Stanford's PI eligibility; one submission per lead PI.
Description
This opportunity from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability funds large, integrative research projects that address critical sustainability challenges within food systems. The program is designed to foster transdisciplinary collaborations among faculty and partners, generating evidence, knowledge, and actionable solutions for decision-makers and stakeholders. Projects may focus on areas such as climate-resilient food systems, the true cost of food, blue foods, food innovation ecosystems, emissions reductions, or other timely challenges related to food system sustainability. The initiative aims to catalyze impactful research that advances sustainable food systems at scale.
