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Early-Career Faculty Support for Interdisciplinary Energy System Research is a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This program funds research, training, networking, and dissemination efforts to inform the societal transition toward low-carbon energy systems in the United States.
It investigates economic, environmental, technological, and distributional dimensions of decarbonization through innovative interdisciplinary social science research. Eligible investigators must be current or incoming Assistant Professors or Assistant Research Professors at U.S. universities whose first faculty appointment began on or after August 1, 2022.
Awards provide up to $250,000 over up to three years, with up to 20% indirect costs allowed. Applications begin with a Letter of Inquiry.
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Sloan Foundation funds research, training, networking, and dissemination efforts to inform the societal transition toward low-carbon energy systems in the United States by investigating economic, environmental, technological, and distributional issues.
The program is inviting Letters of Inquiry from early-career faculty at the outset of their academic careers who are focusing on undertaking innovative interdisciplinary social science research related to the transition to a low-carbon economy in the United States.
Eligible investigators must be a current or incoming Assistant Professor or Assistant Research Professor based at a university or college in the United States, with their first faculty appointment at their current or any previous institution having a start date of August 1, 2022, or later. The award provides up to 250,000 USD for up to 3 years, with up to 20% indirect costs. Letters of inquiry are due March 17, 2026.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Early-career faculty focusing on interdisciplinary social science research on energy system decarbonization in the United States. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $150,000 - $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 17, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Early-Career Faculty Support for Interdisciplinary Energy System Research is funded by Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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