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Collaborative Research

Addressing the most critical environmental challenges of our time requires diverse perspectives. EII aims to catalyze the Penn community’s engagement by removing barriers to impactful collaboration on cutting-edge research.

Environmental Innovation Begins with Research

Research happens in many ways across the University, and organic connections and growth are essential to academic inquiry. EII fosters connections between disciplines through research communities, convenes emerging collaborative research groups, and acts as a conduit to connect Penn researchers with external partners and funding.

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Research Communities

A research community is a multi-year effort that fosters collaboration from different disciplines around a common theme of broad environmental significance. Led by a faculty member, each community should demonstrate inclusion, innovation, and impact. Learn more about Research Communities.

PPA Renewable Energy Research Program

Supporting proposals for research and workforce development projects, funded by the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the University of Pennsylvania and energy company AES. Learn more about PPA-related opportunities.

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