Faculty Seed Grant Program (application portal open)
This Incentive Seed Grant Program is intended to provide initial support for impactful research exploring the fundamental processes surrounding climate change, as well as the policy impacts and opportunities.
Submissions are due by October 30, 2026.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Friday, October 30, 2026.
https://wilkescenter.utah.edu/funding-opportunities/faculty-seed-grant/.
For more info visit wilkescenter.utah.edu. 2027 Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize (Accepting Submissions)
The Wilkes Climate Innovation Prize seeks bold, high-potential solutions that address significant challenges affecting the climate/energy/economy ecosystem and are positioned to make measurable progress toward real-world use. The Prize is designed to support solutions at a stage where uncertainty remains high, conventional funding or adoption pathways are limited, and targeted support can plausibly influence outcomes. Solutions may be technological, policy-driven, operational, financial, or hybrid. Applicants may be for-profit or nonprofit organizations, academic teams, public-sector innovators, or mission-driven collaborations from anywhere in the world.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Friday, November 20, 2026.
https://wilkescenter.utah.edu/prize/.
For more info visit wilkescenter.utah.edu.