CSS Funding Opportunities

The Center for Science and Society supports four current grant-giving programs: 

Co-Production of Knowledge Grants

This grant supports projects led by community-based nonprofits in partnership with a Columbia University affiliate to center local needs in research dynamics. 

Applications for the Co-Production of Knowledge Grants are due September 30, 2026

Course Development and Augmentation Grants

This grant supports the development and augmentation of cross-disciplinary and co-taught classes in environmental justice, climate humanities, and co-production of knowledge. 

Applications are due September 30, 2026. View the call for applications for more information. 

Environmental Humanities Grants

This grant supports projects that center the humanities in the study of environmental problems and the climate crisis.

Applications for the 2026 Environmental Humanities Grants are now closed.

Graduate Student Interest Group Funding

This grant supports graduate student groups that explore topics at the intersection of science and society. 

Applications for the 2026 Graduate Student Interest Group Funding are due October 5, 2026.

Past Grant Programs

Center & Institute Initiative to Enhance Remote Learning and Teaching

With a challenging academic year ahead, these grants support proposals that cultivate student engagement and enhance the online learning experience for Columbia students and instructors. 

Applications for the Remote Learning and Teaching grants are now closed.

Community-Driven Co-Production of Climate Knowledge Small Grant

This grant supports collaborative environmental projects between Columbia University affiliates and community members. Funded by the Columbia Climate School and administered by the Center. 

Applications for Community-Driven Co-Production of Climate Knowledge Small Grants are now closed. 

Public Outreach Grants

This program supports efforts to help boost public understanding, education, and response to societal concerns surrounding science, technology, or medicine. 

Applications for the 2023 Public Outreach Grants are closed.

Seed Grants

Seed grants are awarded to innovative interdisciplinary projects involving the study of science and society that require modest amounts of seed money to initiate collaborative research, workshops, and other activities.

Applications for the 2023 Seed Grants are now closed.