Research Development

Identify Funding Opportunities

• The Environmental Institute actively curates external and internal funding opportunities aligned with the Institute's mission.
• The Institute offers seed funding programs with varying objectives and resources.
• The Institute can connect faculty with organizations across UVA to assist with and strengthen proposals.
• Program managers at the Institute are available to support and assist proposal development as requested.

The Institute publishes External Grant Opportunities from Grant Forward as well as Seed Funding opportunities administered by the Institute. Be sure to subscribe to the UVA Environmental Institute mailing list for latest news and updates.

Join a Research Interest Group (RIG)

RIGs are groups led by a RIG Faculty Fellow focused on select research themes.

RIGs feature flash talks, funding calls, community announcements, and networking opportunities. RIGs foster an environment of continuous learning and engagement. 

Visit this page to learn more about RIGs and to apply to be a RIG Faculty Fellow.

Find Collaborators

• The Affiliated Faculty Directory lists specific research interests of UVA faculty supported by the Institute. Any researcher, including faculty and postdocs, can find a potential collaborator through the Affiliated Faculty Directory.
• For personal assistance in finding collaborators or forming teams, UVA faculty can contact Jonah Fogel.
• Throughout the year, the Institute offers various networking, workshops, and panel discussions where researchers from across-Grounds can connect. This includes the seminal Environmental Futures Forum. Be sure to view upcoming events regularly and subscribe to the email list.
• For UVA researchers with specific topical interests, the Research Interest Groups (RIGs) as described below can offer connection across-Grounds.

Request a Workshop

• The Environmental Institute works with faculty to co-design and facilitate customized workshops enabling faculty to explore specific funding calls or areas of interest. Topics include proposal writing, team formation, identifying broader impacts, community-engaged research, and more.