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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New Study Illuminates How Infrastructure Affects Permafrost in Arctic Communities

The findings have major implications for community planning, infrastructure design, and resilience in permafrost regions.
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UVA Awards New Environmental Research Seed Grants Covering Wildfire Modeling to Wearable Air Sensors

New projects use cutting-edge tools, artificial intelligence, and community-centered research to reduce climate risks, improve public health, and help vulnerable communities better prepare for and respond to environmental threats.
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From Virginia to Africa: New UVA-Led Projects Pioneer Community Partnerships for Climate Resilience

The Environmental Institute announces the award of seven new Climate Collaborative projects to advance community-engaged research to address climate challenges worldwide.
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AI Is Transforming Climate Science. Who Gets to Build It Matters, Says UVA Study

A report from the University of Virginia calls for a more transparent and community-driven approach to artificial intelligence in climate science.

Upcoming Events

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Career Transitions Panel

 

Wildfire Research Workshop

 

Energy + Infrastructure Research Interest Group (RIG)

 

Climate Fellows Writing Retreat

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