91³Ô¹ÏÍø charges a COâ‚‚e contribution on business travel by air. Through the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Climate Fund, these funds are reinvested in research, innovation and action that strengthen the university’s sustainability ambitions.
Once a year, a call for project proposals is launched, inviting all staff members, research groups, services and departments to submit project proposals.
Projects can be submitted within three categories:
- Scientific projects with local sustainability impact — research that translates academic expertise into concrete societal applications, ranging from the neighborhood level to the regional scale.
- 91³Ô¹ÏÍø as a living lab — research, investment, experimentation and awareness-raising aimed at creating a climate-neutral and climate-resilient university, through analyses, pilots, policy interventions, educational innovation and/or participatory processes.
- Projects with sustainability impact in the Global South — strengthening local partners and communities, preferably with a scientifically substantiated CO₂e reduction component.
First call
In April 2026, the first call for project proposals was launched. A total of 29 projects were submitted, with a total requested budget of nearly €1,000,000.
Seven projects were selected: two with a local sustainability impact, two focused on applications within the university, and three projects in the Global South.
Key information
- Budget per project: minimum €5,000; no fixed maximum. The annual budget available is approximately €100,000.
- Project duration: 1 to 3 years.
- Eligible costs: personnel and operating costs that are directly necessary for the project.
The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Climate Fund offers all staff members the opportunity to explore impactful, interdisciplinary and experimental projects that contribute to a sustainable future for our university and society.
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