In honor of environmental leader Mel Lane, the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment invites undergraduate and graduate students to submit proposals for student-driven-and-managed projects that focus on environmental sustainability in one or more of the following topic areas: climate, ecosystem services and conservation, food security, freshwater, oceans, public health and sustainable development.

We fund projects that offer a measurable impact on an environmental issue through direct activity - including educational activities - or applied research. Grants typically range from $500 to $1,500 with a maximum of $3,000. Please note that this program does not fund thesis/dissertation research or other academic requirements. The 2016-17 grant application is now CLOSED. The 2017-18 application will be available on October 2, 2017

Proposed projects should:

  1. Focus on environmental sustainability within one or more of the following areas: climate, ecosystem services and conservation, food security, freshwater, oceans, public health and sustainable development.

  2. Involve a team of Stanford undergraduate and/or graduate students. Ideally, you are sponsored by a recognized ASSU student organization (Energy Club, Students for Sustainable Stanford, etc.), but we encourage all interested groups to apply.

  3. Provide an educational experience for students actively involved in the project and the broader Stanford community.

  4. Define a communications plan and deliverables for the education and outreach component of the project. For example, please explain how you will share the information learned or impacts made to a broader Stanford community (e.g. speaking engagements, whitepapers, blog postings, class modules).

 

Proposals should describe The Problem, Project's Objective(s), Activities and Expected Results and will include the following elements:

  1. Project title and concise executive summary of the project.

  2. Name of student group(s) or partner organizations. Ideally, you are sponsored by a recognized ASSU student group, but all are welcome to apply.

  3. List of lead student(s) and project team members, their programs/majors and e-mail addresses. Note the project lead responsible for submitting materials and a final report to Woods.

  4. What is the overall motivating environmental problem for the project? Why is it important?

  5. What are your objectives for a successful project?

  6. Audience for the project. Describe the approximate size of the community you hope to engage and your strategy for engagement.

  7. Description of the activities and implementation plan to achieve the objectives.

  8. Measurable outcomes of the project. For example, what impact will your efforts have on people, places or policy? What skills and knowledge will participants gain? How many educators will use the course materials?

  9. Detailed budget that also includes any cost-share arrangements and plans for raising additional funds. Please use our budget form to complete this item. This must be uploaded as an attachment to your application.

 

Final deliverables are due no later than June 8, 2018 and should include:

  1. Completed final summary report form, describing the problem, objectives, activities, and the outcomes or results achieved.

  2. Revised budget that provides accounting of actual funds spent.

  3. Pictures showing your project in action (high resolution if possible).

Application CLOSED