Explore the Opportunities
The Rice Sustainability Institute cultivates innovation and leadership in sustainability by partnering with leading industry experts through dynamic initiatives. At the Rice Sustainability Institute (SI), we support a wide array of research, collaboration, and funding opportunities for faculty, students, postdocs, external, and community partners. Whether you’re interested in launching a new interdisciplinary project, applying for a fellowship, or collaborating with our network, the SI provides multiple pathways to engage with our mission. Browse our current offerings below.
Working Groups
We support interdisciplinary faculty-led teams through our rolling call for Sustainability Working Groups. These groups aim to develop research collaborations and pursue funding from various sources, including philanthropic, industrial, and federal.
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Sustainability Workshops
Each year, the SI supports faculty-designed Sustainability Workshops that convene researchers around emerging sustainability topics. Workshops build intellectual community and seed future research proposals. The FY25 workshops concluded in Spring 2025, and details on FY26 workshops will be announced soon.
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Postdoctoral Scholars Program
The SI Postdoctoral Scholars Program supports early-career researchers pursuing high-impact sustainability research. Postdocs work independently and collaboratively, contributing to the SI’s mission while building their own research portfolios. Visit our dedicated page to meet our current scholars and learn more about the program.
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Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows
The Rice Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship supports graduate students pursuing innovative research in energy and sustainability. Learn more about our FY25 awardees and stay tuned for the FY26 application call. Updated research topic areas are reflected in the latest Call for Proposals.
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Mobility Grants: France–U.S. Graduate Student Program
In partnership with Rice Global, the SI offers a Graduate Student Mobility Grant to support research travel to France. This grant is ideal for students preparing to apply for fellowships such as the Chateaubriand Fellowship and emphasizes sustainability-focused research with a French institutional partner.
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Partnership Opportunities
We welcome collaboration with organizations, institutions, and community stakeholders committed to advancing sustainability solutions. If your organization is interested in partnering with the SI, please reach out to us.
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