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Liaison Richard Johnson
Submission Date Aug. 2, 2011
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Rice University
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Richard Johnson
Director of Sustainability
Facilities Engineering and Planning
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Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:

Rice's Envision Grant provides up to $2,500 in support of student projects that promote service, foster leadership development, demonstrate ingenuity, and plan for sustainability. Additionally, Rice's Shell Center for Sustainability awards up to $1000 for student independent research papers in the area of sustainable development. The Shell Center for Sustainability also funds student internships in the area of sustainable development, linking Rice students to opportunities both within and outside of the university that will enhance their knowledge of sustainability.


The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:

The Shell Center for Sustainability allocates up to $200,000 each year to support up to five grants for faculty research relating to sustainable development.


The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
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