Research Seed Funding
Applications are now closed. Check back in late 2026 for the next application cycle.
The Centre for Climate and Business Solutions invites applications for seed funding to support innovative research addressing climate change mitigation, resilience, and adaptation. This funding is designed to kickstart research projects across diverse areas related to sustainability and climate, enabling UBC Sauder researchers to align with industry challenges and pursue additional grant opportunities.
Objective:
This funding is designed to kickstart research projects across diverse areas, enabling UBC Sauder researchers to align with industry challenges and pursue additional grant opportunities.
Eligibility:
The Principal Investigator must be a tenured or tenure-track research faculty member at UBC Sauder. Graduate students may serve as Co-Applicants in partnership with a UBC Sauder faculty member.
Grant Details:
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Funding: Up to $20,000
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Eligibility: Open to all UBC tenured or tenure-track faculty, with a UBC Sauder faculty member as the Principal Applicant. Graduate students may join as Co-Applicants.
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Expectation: Funded projects must commit to knowledge dissemination and deliver a seminar for the UBC community
Proposal Requirements:
Applicants must submit a 2-page proposal including the following:
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Research Question: Clearly define the research focus and objectives.
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Methodology: Outline the methods and approach to achieving the research goals.
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Expected Outcomes: Detail the anticipated results and their theoretical and practical relevance.
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Potential Climate Impact: Explain the scale of the climate issue addressed and how your research can contribute to measurable climate solutions. *See additional resources (page 2) for more details
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Budget Summary: Provide a concise breakdown of how the funds will be allocated.
Additionally, include a 1-page appendix with a detailed budget.
Evaluation Criteria
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Research Quality: Strong theoretical foundation, methodological rigor, and practical relevance.
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Impact & Relevance: Alignment with climate challenges in business and society, with clear expected outcomes
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Funding Justification: Demonstration of how the grant will enable or accelerate future research or funding opportunities.
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Collaboration: Preference for projects involving industry or cross-disciplinary partnerships.