Looking to start, invigorate, or switch your career to focus exclusively or more on sustainability? Start here to find jobs, internships, scholarships, and more.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Whether whether you need financial resources for research, a student group, or new idea, Pitt offers a wide selection of sustainability-focused funding opportunities for faculty, students, and staff.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH
Are you and undergraduate looking for a summer research opportunity in sustainability? Many academic departments across the University of Pittsburgh offer summer undergraduate research support & projects.
JOHN C. “JACK” MASCARO SCHOLARSHIP FOR M.S. SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
Provides partial support for educational expenses for full-time students enrolled in Pitt’s MS Sustainable Engineering program in the Swanson School of Engineering. Admitted Sustainable Engineering students can apply to this scholarship with an essay on your solution to a sustainability grand challenge.
MCSI FACULTY FELLOWS
The John C. Mascaro Faculty Fellowships in Sustainability serve to enhance the University’s mission of interdisciplinary excellence in research and education. Faculty members from all schools & disciplines across the University of Pittsburgh are encouraged to apply. Fellows and Scholars receive support for research inside and outside of their fields — and may decide to renew their fellowships for one additional year. Learn more from the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MCSI). (Early Fall)
MCSI SEED GRANT FUNDING
Faculty grant proposals for interdisciplinary Pitt sustainability education and research initiatives. Learn more from the Mascaro Center for Sustainable Innovation (MCSI). (Late Fall)
PITT SEED PROJECT FUNDING
Annual funding for $50,000 projects with well-defined actions that will play an instrumental role in transforming the University of Pittsburgh. Applications should be led by faculty or staff, but are encouraged to include student involvement. Projects can include a range of activities, including: research ideas, academic programs, process improvement, diversity and inclusion, community and industry partnership development, outreach, methods of teaching and learning, workshops, lectures and enhancing the student experience. (Early Spring)
PITT MOMENTUM FUNDS
Internal funding supporting high-quality research, scholarship, and creative endeavors in 3 tiers, including significant innovative research; early stage planning and capacity building of large multidisciplinary projects; and scaling grants for detailed planning, proof of concept, and technical risk reduction projects. (Faculty)