The Ohio State University is dedicated to advancing education, research, innovation and partnerships related to sustainability. To further these goals, the Sustainability Institute is pleased to offer funding to support student research in sustainability.
Priority will be given to student research that creates opportunities to use our campuses as living laboratories or connects Ohio State to our local communities.
Award Amount
The maximum award per application is $5,000, and the total funding available is $40,000 for the spring semester 2026 grant offering. Since the Sustainability Institute launched in 2019, it has awarded over $275,000 to over 70 student projects through this grant program.
Eligibility
This award is open to all degree-seeking full-time undergraduate, graduate and professional students from any academic discipline or unit, in good academic standing, and with a graduation date of spring semester 2027 or after.
Proposal Requirements
Grant proposal requirements include a proposal, timeline, and detailed budget. One letter of support from an Ohio State faculty or staff member is also required as a part of the application process.
Online Application
Apply online by Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Awards will be announced no later than Friday, April 24, 2026.
Questions
Any further questions? Email Gina Jaquet.
Past Grant Awards
Learn about the student projects funded in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.