Faculty-driven and directed, EESI centers are leaders in interdisciplinary, collaborative and innovative research in the ever-changing environmental sciences. Researchers involved with the centers are engaged in understanding the earth system, how it affects people and how people affect it.
Funding
EESI Funding Resources
EESI supports interdisciplinary research and teaching through several funding programs for both faculty members and graduate students. These annual funds are awarded on a competitive basis.
- Scholar in Residence (SIR) Faculty Program - due Nov. 15
- EESI Environmental Scholars Graduate Student Program - due Feb. 15, May 1
- Environmental Student Ambassador Program (ESA) - due Nov. 15
- Director's Awards
Additional Funding Opportunities
Funds Available to Support Faculty Travel
PSIEE Funding Resources
The Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment (PSIEE) maintains a database of currently open requests for proposals. The database is searchable by keyword, designated research theme, funding agency, or due date. PSIEE also maintains a list of recent funding announcements,
View PSIEE Funding Database
View PSIEE Recent Funding Announcements
EMS Funding Resources
A variety of competitive awards are available annually to faculty within the College. For information about these words, visit EMS Faculty Opportunities
- Wilson Awards - due Feb. 15
- George H. Deike, Jr. Research Grants - due Feb. 15
- Miller Faculty Fellowship - due Feb. 15
Penn State Funding Resources for Graduate Students
Graduate students interested in obtaining tuition waivers when funded projects do not include tuition can find information through The Graduate School Grant-In-Aid Incentive Program