The Global Programs and Strategy Alliance (GPS Alliance) system-wide Sustainable Development Goals initiative in collaboration with the Office of Academic and Clinical Affairs (OACA), the Office for Public Engagement (OPE) and the MNDrive Environment Initiative is pleased to announce the 2022 SDG Initiative research grant competition.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a globally recognized integrated framework for addressing major social and environmental challenges of the 21st Century. The University’s SDG Initiative and this funding opportunity have been established to support University of Minnesota faculty, academic staff, and researchers in using the SDGs as a framework for research that addresses one or more of these goals, either globally or locally.
Grant proposals should clearly demonstrate how the research project will address known needs locally and/or globally, as well as how it will contribute to at least one SDG including, if possible, linking to specific SDG targets and indicators. Priority is given to proposed projects that most closely align with MPact 2025, the University of Minnesota System-wide Strategic Plan and specifically the three MNtersections.
Specific SDGs of particular salience include:
- Zero Hunger (SDG #2)
- Good Health and Well Being (SDG #3)
- Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG #6)
- Reduced Inequalities (SDG #10)
- Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG #11)
- Climate Action (SDG #13)
- Life on Land (SDG #15)
The most competitive research projects will be those that involve varied partners to address local and/or global needs. Teams must include multidisciplinary expertise. Projects addressing multiple SDGs will be prioritized.
Award Information
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to support one-year projects.
Eligibility
This funding opportunity is open to current faculty and academic/research staff throughout the University of Minnesota system. Preference will be given to faculty and researchers who have not previously received SDG Initiative funding.
Deadline
Completed applications should be submitted to the Global Programs and Strategy Alliance by 4:00pm on September 30, 2022.
Full Guidelines and Application
The full list of guidelines is available at https://z.umn.edu/SDG_ResearchGrants.
About the UMN SDG Initiative
The UMN SDG Initiative seeks to support and promote transdisciplinary research, teaching, and partnerships to advance sustainable development in Minnesota, the U.S., and the world. These aims are achieved through grantmaking, information dissemination, and related opportunities linked to SDG targets and indicators. The GPS Alliance is partnering with the Office for Public Engagement, the Office of Academic and Clinical Affairs (OACA), the MNDrive Environment Initiative, and other University centers, institutes, and research groups across all University of Minnesota system campuses in developing this initiative.