UVA Environmental Institute

The UVA Environmental Institute supports research and training at the intersection of environmental change and human well-being with a focus on:

  • Translating research into action
  • Supporting community-engaged research
  • Forming interdisciplinary teams

The Institute creates solutions for a more resilient and sustainable future.

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Latest News

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The Next Environmental Frontiers: UVA Funds Research on Deep-Ocean Data and Solar Panel Waste

The Institute funds two new research projects to assess ocean health and prepare for the coming wave of solar panel waste.
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LISTEN: AI Exchange @ UVA Tackles Environment and AI

EI affiliates Xi Yang and Lauren Bridges discuss how artificial intelligence is both a tool and a challenge when it comes to climate change.
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Making sense of a chaotic planet: How understanding weather and climate risks depends on supercomputers like NCAR’s

Institute Affiliate, Antonios Mamalakis, explains the power of climate modeling, what NASA and NCAR can do, and why this matters so much.
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Solar Energy Could Spark Jobs, Income, and Energy Independence Across Appalachian Virginia

A new study by a team at UVA highlights how solar energy could bring real economic and community benefits to Appalachian Virginia.

Upcoming Events

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Climate Fellows Writing Retreat

 

Virginia Carbon Removal Symposium

 

Energy + Infrastructure Research Interest Group

 

Pro-Nature Design Challenge and Solutions Lab

Initiatives

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Climate Collaborative

Large, interdisciplinary research teams addressing climate-related challenges
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Climate Restoration Initiative

Interdisciplinary team focused on negative emissions & carbon removal strategies for Virginia
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Decarbonization Corps

Projects to increase the pace of decarbonization through research projects

Seed Grant Opportunities

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Rapid Response

Funding on an ongoing, rolling basis for time-sensitive research
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Spark Funding

Funding for individual researchers ready to build novel research
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CoLab

Funding teams for 1-2 years on novel interdisciplinary collaborations

Fellowships

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Climate Fellows

Postdoctoral program for researchers focused on climate change & impacts
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Global to Community

Postdoctoral fellows who work as a cohort to bridge global-scale modeling
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Practitioner

Non-academic practitioners who enhance research & teaching in environmental issues

Student Opportunities

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Internships

10-week summer internship program for UVA students
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Externships

Opportunities for UVA students to shadow workplace mentors
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Environmental Futures Fellows

Opportunities for UVA graduate students to conduct summer research
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Coastal Resilience

The Institute works with communities on the coasts to develop solutions to environmental challenges.

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Energy + Infrastructure

The Institute supports interdisciplinary teams exploring solutions to housing & infrastructure.

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Environment + AI

The Institute explores the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the environment.

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Supported Projects

See the 70+ projects the Institute has funded.

Supported Projects