Faculty Funding

Facilitating joint research and publication projects between faculty at University of Pittsburgh and Renmin University. Grants will only be awarded for travel-related expenses when University operational posture and travel guidelines permit.
Deadline:
Friday, February 5, 2021
Eligibility:
  • Project must be a collaborative project with co-project leaders at University of Pittsburgh and Renmin University.
  • Preference will be given to projects with a focus on: Green Supply Chains; Impact/ Management of urban environments on sustainability and health outcomes; Research in the areas of transportation and connectivity, energy improvements in public buildings, gray water innovations, and eco districts; and Food-energy-water connections.

Applicants must complete this attached application and return it to Dr. Emily Rook-Koepsel at rookkoepsel@pitt.edu. Please include a supporting statement that outlines the rationale for the activity, a detailed budget, a letter of support from the faculty at Renmin University, and the CVs of the applicants from both institutions. Applicants MUST submit applications to Pitt and Renmin in order to be considered.

Contact:
Emily Rook-Koepsel
rookkoepsel@pitt.edu, 412-648-7371