IonE funds partner-engaged research that advances measurable sustainability outcomes in Minnesota and beyond. We also invest in emerging researchers, supporting early-career scholars as they build the skills and collaborations that sustainability work demands.
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$6.9M+
In Impact Goal grant funding disbursed since 2019
400+
Mini Grants awarded to date
28
Postdoctoral Fellows supported since 2023
Funding Opportunities
Type
Amount
Eligibility
Next Deadline
Type
For interdisciplinary teams advancing sustainability in Minnesota – producing insights that inform solutions worldwide
Amount
Up to
$200,000
Eligibility
At least one UMN faculty or staff member required as a co-principal investigator
Type
To support and spark collaborative projects
Amount
Up to
$3,000
Eligibility
At least one UMN faculty or staff member required as a co-principal investigator
Fellowship Opportunities
Type
Amount
Eligibility
Next Deadline
A cohort-based program preparing early-career scholars to drive sustainability solutions locally and globally
Amount
Salary Up to
$71,000
Eligibility
See application page for eligibility requirements
For University of Minnesota graduate students whose dissertation work spans disciplinary boundaries
Amount
Up to
$25,000
Eligibility
See application page for eligibility requirements
Next Deadline
Sep 01
Application open
More Ways to Learn
Beyond fellowships, IonE offers many ways to pursue an interdisciplinary education with a focus on sustainability.
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