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The Irving Institute offers mini-grants up to $1,000 for enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who are advancing the Institute's mission of transforming humankind's understanding of energy issues, and driving the creation of ideas, technologies, and policies that improve the availability and efficient use of energy for all people. The purposes of the program are to:
During this period when opportunities to participate physically in internships, lab work, and conferences are constrained by public health measures, we invite you to think creatively! Propose your own idea or consider some of these examples of remote-based projects to take on:
Please make sure there is an explicit connection to energy in your proposal. If we do not see a direct linkage in your proposal to the impact on energy and society systems or how your work will advance the Institute's mission, we will not be able to fund your project or internship.
When submitting your proposal, please consider the following questions:
For example, we often receive applications focused on climate change. Climate and energy are tightly connected (eg, energy systems can contribute to/cause climate change). It is entirely possible to focus specifically on climate change and not address how to change and improve energy and society systems. That is important work! But it is out of scope of the Irving Institute's energy funding, which is devoted to energy and society. So, if you are proposing a climate-related project, be sure that it includes work that will help us transform our physical and social energy systems to be more environmentally sustainable and just.
Please email irving.institute@dartmouth.edu if you would like to discuss your proposal and its connection to energy and society prior to submitting your application.
Irving Institute mini-grants are available in three categories:
Scroll down for information about the application process and for links to each of these funding opportunities.
NOTE: Funding for the 2020-21 academic year is only available for remote/virtual opportunities. In keeping with Dartmouth policy during the COVID-19 pandemic, mini-grants will not support travel. Please review other College guidelines for undergraduate student research during the 2020-21 academic year.
To apply for funding, complete the online application and submit all supplemental application documents (including references and a cover letter) by the deadline. The application will close at 5 p.m. (ET) on the deadline date. Applications that are received after 5 p.m. ET on the deadline will not be considered.
If you have questions or concerns please contact us at irving.institute@dartmouth.edu.
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