UVA Environmental Institute

The UVA Environmental Institute supports research and training at the intersection of environmental change and human well-being with a focus on:

  • Translating research into action
  • Supporting community-engaged research
  • Forming interdisciplinary teams

The Institute creates solutions for a more resilient and sustainable future.

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Latest News

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From the Elizabeth River to UVA: Sharing 25 Years of Environmental Solutions

Practitioner Fellow Robin Dunbar shares lessons learned from her work on river restoration and an educational floating classroom.
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New UVA Site Puts Climate Solutions Directly in the Hands of Decision-Makers

UVA Environmental Institute launches a new digital hub to help Virginia get to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Meet the UVA Student Researching the Intersection of Women Leaders, Climate, and Global Impact

Chris Babcock is a PhD student helping lead a global study in vulnerable regions of India to improve communities’ responses to climate change.
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The Next Environmental Frontiers: UVA Funds Research on Deep-Ocean Data and Solar Panel Waste

The Institute funds two new research projects to assess ocean health and prepare for the coming wave of solar panel waste.

Upcoming Events

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Morven Spring Mixer: An Earth Month Celebration

 

Virginia's Path to a Carbon-Neutral Future

 

Climate Fellows Writing Retreat

 

Op-Ed Writing Workshop for Post-docs

Initiatives

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Climate Collaborative

Large, interdisciplinary research teams addressing climate-related challenges
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Climate Restoration Initiative

Interdisciplinary team focused on negative emissions & carbon removal strategies for Virginia
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Decarbonization Corps

Projects to increase the pace of decarbonization through research projects

Seed Grant Opportunities

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Rapid Response

Funding on an ongoing, rolling basis for time-sensitive research
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Spark Funding

Funding for individual researchers ready to build novel research
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CoLab

Funding teams for 1-2 years on novel interdisciplinary collaborations

Fellowships

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Climate Fellows

Postdoctoral program for researchers focused on climate change & impacts
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Global to Community

Postdoctoral fellows who work as a cohort to bridge global-scale modeling
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Practitioner

Non-academic practitioners who enhance research & teaching in environmental issues

Student Opportunities

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Internships

10-week summer internship program for UVA students
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Externships

Opportunities for UVA students to shadow workplace mentors
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Environmental Futures Fellows

Opportunities for UVA graduate students to conduct summer research
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Coastal Resilience

The Institute works with communities on the coasts to develop solutions to environmental challenges.

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Energy + Infrastructure

The Institute supports interdisciplinary teams exploring solutions to housing & infrastructure.

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Environment + AI

The Institute explores the intersection between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the environment.

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Supported Projects

See the 70+ projects the Institute has funded.

Supported Projects