Incubator Grants
APPLY TODAY! EarthLab is excited to announce the launch of Incubator Grants. These twelve-month awards provide up to $10,000 to University of Washington faculty/staff/research scientists eligible to serve as Principal Investigators (PIs). EarthLab Incubator Grants are designed to nurture ideas and launch partnerships for climate change or environmental justice research and action. Emphasizing interdisciplinary, community-based, and cross-sectoral collaboration, EarthLab Incubator Grants bring together diverse stakeholders around a shared research agenda or concept.
Application Deadline: March 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific
Click Here for the PDF version of the Request for Application (RFA)
Application Requirements
This application is open to Principal Investigator (PI) eligible faculty/staff/research scientists from all three University of Washington campuses (Bothell, Seattle, Tacoma), who if awarded, will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional requirements.
Individuals may not apply or serve as principal investigators on more than one EarthLab grant within a single application cycle.
To download a copy of the Incubator Grants budget and budget narrative template, please click here. Then, go to File > Create a Copy > Download a copy. See the picture below for clarification.
Eligible Activities
The Incubator Grants can fund activities such as:
– Development of a research agenda, including literature reviews, data synthesis, and partnership convening(s)
– Hosting workshops, meetings, and/or other convenings
– Attending conferences and presenting on your idea or project
The Incubator Grants CANNOT fund the following activities:
– Curriculum development or academic coursework
– Program evaluation
– Technology commercialization
– Bridge funding
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