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RSI Explorer Grant

RSI Explorer Grant

Funds high-risk sustainability exploration by Caltech investigators to strengthen real-world implementation.

Between cyclesResnick Sustainability InstituteUnited States
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The RSI Explorer Grant is an internal Caltech research grant administered by the Resnick Sustainability Institute (RSI), which was founded with a $750 million gift from Stewart and Lynda Resnick and is directed by Jonas C. Peters, Bren Professor of Chemistry. The Spring 2026 cycle offered up to $150,000 in total direct costs over a two-year period for exploratory sustainability research. The propo…

What this grant funds

Climate change, natural resource stewardship; four RSI themes: Climate Science, Ecology and Biosphere Engineering, Sunlight to Everything, Water Resources.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: resnick.caltech.edu