Do you have an idea to help protect the environment and enhance quality of life for current and future generations? If so, then consider entering the
Dow Distinguished Awards for Interdisciplinary Sustainability competition, which provides up to $5,000 in "seed money" to pursue a collaborative project, and up to $50,000 for full implementation.
As a component of U-M's
Dow Sustainability Fellows program, this competition welcomes proposals spanning the full breadth of sustainability topics, including but not limited to: energy, water, communities, food, built environment, transportation, and other areas. Details about the awards program are
here, and a few key details are outlined below.
Project & Proposal Requirements
- Describe a compelling and practical effort to foster sustainability beyond the U-M campus - at the local, national, or global level
- Clearly articulate a new and innovative concept and have the potential for societal benefits and sustainability impact
- Be led by students from U-M Ann Arbor
- Have a faculty advisor (Additional staff and faculty team members are also encouraged)
- Involve at least three different schools/colleges at UM-Ann Arbor
Project
The program is accepting project proposals until
May 28, 2015 or until 15 viable proposals have been received, whichever comes first. So, if you're interested, be sure to
submit a proposal ASAP.
Details
Information about this Dow Sustainability Awards competition is available
here. If you have any questions, please contact
Anne Wallin at (734) 763-6131 or
apwallin@umich.edu.
