UVA Environmental Institute

Formerly the Environmental Resilience Institute (or "ERI"), UVA Environmental Institute has a new name and an expanded mission. UVA EI supports interdisciplinary research and training that is both great and good at the intersection of environment and human well-being.

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Latest News

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When a Data Point Tells a Story

EI Practitioner Fellow, Chris Mooney, shared his experience in data journalism (and its profound impact) during Batten Hour as part of Earth Month.
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New Study Explores Reusing Solar Panel Silicon for High-Performance Batteries

Researchers at UVA are finding innovative ways to give solar panels a second life – by turning them into powerful components for batteries.
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UVA Helps Biharis Prepare for, and Respond to, Increased Flooding

In Bihar, India, increased flooding has made clean drinking water difficult. UVA researchers are working with community members, particularly women, to find solutions.
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How AI Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction And Mitigation

As reported by Forbes, read insights from the recent Lifetime Learning panel: What can we predict in a changing climate using AI, and is it ethical to do so?

Upcoming Events

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UVA Eco-Fair 2025
Initiatives
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Climate Collaborative
Large, interdisciplinary research teams addressing climate-related challenges
https://environment.virginia.edu/about-climate-collaboratives
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Climate Restoration Initiative
Interdisciplinary team focused on negative emissions & carbon removal strategies for Virginia
https://environment.virginia.edu/restore
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Decarbonization Corps
Projects to increase the pace of decarbonization through research projects
https://environment.virginia.edu/decarbonization-corp
Seed Grant Opportunities
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Rapid Response
Funding on an ongoing, rolling basis for time-sensitive research
https://environment.virginia.edu/rapid-response-grant
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Spark Funding
Funding for individual researchers ready to build novel research
https://environment.virginia.edu/spark-grants
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CoLab
Funding teams for 1-2 years on novel interdisciplinary collaborations
https://environment.virginia.edu/colab-call
Fellowships
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Climate Fellows
Postdoctoral program for researchers focused on climate change & impacts
https://environment.virginia.edu/g2c-fellows
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Global to Community
Postdoctoral fellows who work as a cohort to bridge global-scale modeling
https://environment.virginia.edu/g2c
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Practitioner
Non-academic practitioners who enhance research & teaching in environmental issues
https://environment.virginia.edu/practitioner-fellows
Student Opportunities
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Internships
10-week summer internship program for UVA students
https://environment.virginia.edu/news/summer-internship-program
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Externships
Opportunities for UVA students to shadow workplace mentors
https://environment.virginia.edu/news/environmental-externships
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Environmental Futures Fellows
Opportunities for UVA graduate students to conduct summer research
https://environment.virginia.edu/grad-fellows
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Coastal Resilience

Learn how the Institute works with communities on the coasts.

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Energy + Infrastructure

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

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Supported Projects

See the 70+ projects the Institute has funded.

Supported Projects
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Grant Opportunities

Learn more about grant and funding opportunities available to researchers.

Funding Opportunities