Research grants in environmental studies vary widely in terms of scope, focus areas, and funding amounts. While it's difficult to definitively list the "top ten" grants due to their diversity and changing nature, here are ten notable grants that have historically supported environmental research:
National Science Foundation (NSF) - Environmental Research and Education: NSF offers various grants supporting environmental research, covering areas like sustainability, climate change, biodiversity, and more. Their programs often focus on interdisciplinary approaches and collaborations.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Environmental Health Sciences: NIH funds research focusing on the impacts of environmental factors on human health, including air and water quality, exposure to pollutants, and related health risks.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grants: The EPA provides grants for research on environmental issues such as pollution prevention, ecological conservation, environmental justice, and sustainable practices.
National Geographic Society Grants: National Geographic supports research through various grants aimed at conservation, exploration, and understanding the interconnectedness of human and natural systems.
The Nature Conservancy Grants: This organization offers grants to support research and conservation efforts focused on protecting ecosystems, wildlife, and promoting sustainable land and water use.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Grants: WWF provides grants for scientific research that contributes to conservation efforts, biodiversity protection, and sustainable development.
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) Grants: Focused on tropical ecosystems, STRI offers research grants for studying biodiversity, climate change impacts, and ecosystem dynamics in tropical regions.
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Environmental Conservation Grants: This foundation funds research in environmental conservation, with a focus on promoting sustainability and supporting innovative approaches.
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Grants: Packard Foundation supports research and initiatives aimed at sustainable ocean and land use, biodiversity conservation, and mitigating climate change impacts.
The European Commission Horizon Europe Grants: Horizon Europe provides funding for various research projects, including those addressing environmental challenges such as climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable resource management.
Funding opportunities are made available through the Collaborative Research Programme (CRP) – ICGEB Research Grants, which is a dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects addressing original scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country and of regional interest.
Established in 1988, the programme aims to stimulate collaborative research in Member States and with the ICGEB Component laboratories, to promote training of young scientists and to facilitate the creation of appropriate research facilities. The programme provides support for research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology and bioenergy. A call for applications is launched yearly.
We are pleased to confirm that over 510 applications from across 44 Member States have been received under the 2021 call for Grants.
Type of Support
Grants are awarded to contribute to the implementation of outstanding scientific research projects. An important element of successful applications is the feasibility of the proposed project within the designated time-frame (maximum 36 months). The maximum annual contribution from ICGEB is Euro 25,000.Funds can only be used to cover expenditures that are directly relevant to the project. This may include purchasing consumable items, scientific literature and basic standard laboratory equipment. Travel and training costs can also be covered.
Salaries of the Principal Investigators and infrastructural support (e.g., normal administrative and overhead expenses of the Institution, maintenance and rental of capital equipment, building, etc.) are not admissible and cannot be funded.
To read about the kind of ground-breaking research on infectious diseases, cancer, metabolic and genetic diseases, plant science, immunity, genetics and many biotechnology applications that are being supported by ICGEB
Applications.Eligibility
Applicants for research grant proposals (identified as “CRPs”) should hold positions at Universities or Research Institutes in any of the ICGEB Member States.
International collaboration is an essential feature of all ICGEB grants and must be fully integrated into the project. Active collaboration with ICGEB Research Groups is welcome but not mandatory. Particular attention will be given to projects addressing issues of interest for specific geographic regions and presented by groups collaborating across more than one country.
Investigating groups do not qualify for submission of applications:if previously awarded projects have not been evaluated and satisfactorily concluded;
if the University or Research Institute of the Principal Investigator is based in Italy.
A special category of CRP-ICGEB Early Career Return Grants is intended to fund young researchers with an outstanding track record, who have spent a minimum of 2 years abroad and have recently returned to an ICGEB Member State to establish their own independent laboratories.
Applicants for Early Career Return Grants should be no more than 40 years of age at the time of application.
Applicants should have returned to an ICGEB Member State (except Italy) no more than 2 years prior to submitting the application.
Thanks to a contribution of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) within the framework of the BIOTECHNET initiative (AID n. 12098), dedicated resources are available for candidates from Ethiopia and Djibouti applying to the CRP–Research Grants Call for proposals.
These grants often support a wide range of research, including fieldwork, data analysis, policy development, and community engagement. Researchers in environmental studies can explore these opportunities to advance knowledge and contribute to addressing pressing environmental challenges.
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