The Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE) Seed Grant Program is intended to foster basic and applied research on strategic interdisciplinary topics that leverage faculty expertise across the university. Since 2013, IEE has awarded more than $2 million to 96 interdisciplinary projects across fifteen Penn State colleges and campuses.
IEE has five strategic research themes of focus (listed alphabetically):
- Climate and Ecosystem Change
- Future Energy Supply
- Health and the Environment
- Smart Energy Systems
- Water and Biogeochemical Cycles
The Seed Grant Program strives to:
- Develop new interdisciplinary research teams and position them for substantial external funding success;
- Pursue novel research in IEE’s theme areas, especially high-risk proof of concept projects; and
- Promote research development and mentorship between junior and senior faculty.
2019 Seed Grant Opportunity
The IEE 2019 Seed Grant Request for Proposals (RFP) is currently accepting submissions.
IEE is seeking proposals that address at least one of our core themes or special cross-cutting topics. This year, up to $400,000 of program funding is available.
Submission deadline: December 4, 2019.
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Date |
Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2019 | 12:15–1 p.m. |
Informational webinar for program questions |
| December 4, 2019 | 5 p.m. |
Proposals due |
| February 14, 2020 | 5p.m. |
Funding decisions announced |
| April 1, 2020 | -- | Grant funds made available and must be expended by June 30, 2021 |
Download a PDF version of the RFP
FAQ/Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about IEE's Seed Grant Program
Please direct any questions regarding the Seed Grant Program to iee@psu.edu.