Sustainability resources for researchers
From tackling complex sustainability issues to training the next generation of research leaders, here are tools and resources to help support impactful sustainability research at Concordia.
Support for sustainability research that makes a difference
Researchers are tackling complex sustainability challenges and training the next generation in the knowledge and skills needed to address these issues. That’s why Concordia’s Sustainability in Research Plan commits to foster frameworks to build research collaborations and partnerships, to provide seed funds and support for scaling up research projects, and to mobilize knowledge and advance engaged and impactful sustainability research at Concordia.
Internal funding and award opportunities
Sustainable Transitions Team Research Initiative (STTRI)
Internal team seed grant program that addresses a major challenge related to sustainability or SDG goals. Competition call is in winter with results announced early spring.
Dedicated stream of ARRE funding
Dedicated funds channeled through the existing Aid to Research Related Events, Publication, Exhibition and Dissemination Activities Program (ARRE) to support conferences and events related to sustainability research. Competition call is in winter with results announced early spring.
Dedicated stream of Team Grant program
Dedicated funds channeled through the Team Grant Program to support the participation of community partners in team research projects. Competition call is in winter with results announced early spring.
Other opportunities
Sustainability Living Lab Funding Program
Teams led by faculty and/or staff, in collaboration with students, can apply for funding to develop and implement projects that demonstrate progress towards the goals and targets of the Sustainability Action Plan.
Sustainability Across Disciplines Conference
An annual conference hosted by the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre (LSRC) and Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability (LCDS) and partners dedicated to highlighting Concordia research across all disciplinary perspectives.
Questions?
Please contact Dominique Michaud for questions about support for sustainability research at Concordia.
