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Michelman Green/Clean Tech Funding Program now Accepting LOIs

Michelman Green/Clean Tech Funding Program now Accepting LOIs

UC’s Office of Research is now accepting applications for the AY24-25 Michelman Green, Clean, and Sustainable Technology Research Innovation Program. Supported by the Dr. John S. Michelman Fund for the Advancement of Sustainable Technology, this program provides seed funding for applied research with real-world environmental impact 

The program supports projects aimed at advancing environmental health, stewardship, and sustainability through marketable scientific and technical innovations. UC faculty are encouraged to apply, with multi-disciplinary teams particularly welcome. Successful applicants will receive funding to develop their ideas into innovative solutions that address critical issues in Green- and Clean-tech fields such as: 

  • Renewable Energy 

  • Energy Efficiency 

  • Sustainable Transportation 

  • Green Building Tech 

  • Waste Management & Recycling 

  • Sustainable Ag 

  • Water & Air Purification 

  • Carbon Capture & Sequestration 

  • Circular Economy  

  • Bioenergy & Bioproducts 

  • Environmental Monitoring & Conservation 

  • Green Finance 

 

Grants of up to $35,000 are available for single investigators, and multi-investigator teams can receive up to $80,000, with a 24-month project timeline. The application process involves an initial Letter of Intent, followed by full proposals from selected finalists. 

Dr. John Michelman’s legacy of environmental stewardship continues to inspire UC’s commitment to sustainable research, exemplified by this program’s goal of tackling today’s most pressing environmental challenges. 

For more information, contact research@uc.edu. To apply, visit our Funding Opportunities page.