State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives

Part 1
Institution has an ongoing program to encourage students in multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in sustainability. The program provides students with incentives to research sustainability. Such incentives may include, but are not limited to, fellowships, financial support, and mentorships.

Part 2
Institution has an ongoing program to encourage faculty from multiple disciplines or academic programs to conduct research in sustainability topics. The program provides faculty with incentives to research sustainability. Such incentives may include, but are not limited to, fellowships, financial support, and faculty development workshops.

This credit applies to all institutions where research is considered during faculty tenure and promotion decisions.

Each part of the credit is scored separately.

Part 1
Institutions earn 3 points for meeting the criteria outlined above. Partial points are not available for this part of the credit.

Part 2
Institutions earn 3 points for meeting the criteria outlined above. Partial points are not available for this part of the credit.

Timeframe

Incentives offered within the past three years are eligible for this credit.

Sampling and Data Standards

Not applicable