Lund University's Sustainability Fund is a university-wide fund for ecological, social and economic sustainability. The fund now offers two opportunities for funding – one aimed at researchers and one aimed at all employees.
Sustainable Idea Exploration – for doctoral students and researchers at Lund University
This call is an opportunity for all researchers at Lund University to explore the innovative potential of their research and finance activities outside the scope of existing research projects. The aim is to support the development of early-stage innovative ideas from research projects that can contribute to sustainability. Projects can receive funding of up to SEK 150,000.
Apply by: 24 November
Information meetings: 20 October and 12 November at 12:00-12:45 – register by emailing sustainabilityfund [at] innovation [dot] lu [dot] se (sustainabilityfund[at]innovation[dot]lu[dot]se)
An example from former receivers:
LUCSUS doctoral student Stefan Schüller received SEK 150,000 through Sustainable Idea Exploration to bridge a critical knowledge gap in research on perennial grains. While the larger ERC project he is part of has mainly investigated the environmental benefits of crops like Kernza®—a perennial grain with deep roots—Schüller's grant focused on the consumer side. In close collaboration with local bakers and brewers, he explored the potential of new food products made from the grain.
Read more about the Kernza-project.
Read about more projects that received funding: Sustainability fund enables nine new projects
Read more about the Call and apply for funding: Sustainable idea exploration
Sustainable Proposal Testbed – for all employees
Would you like to use Lund University as a testbed for becoming a more sustainable organization? All employees – administrative staff, researchers, doctoral students, postdocs, teaching assistants or student employees – can apply for up to SEK 300,000 to develop, demonstrate and test sustainability solutions at the university.
Apply by: 5 December
Information meetings: 13 November at 9:00-10:00 (Click here to join the meeting) and 24 November at 13:00-14:00 (Click here to join the meeting) via Teams.
Example: The project "A Pause for Menopause in the Workplace" works to create a more sustainable and inclusive workplace by raising awareness about menopause and its impact on working life. Read more about the project.
What is funded? Get support of up to SEK 300,000 per project, for a project period running until 31 December 2026.
Contact: contact [at] sustainability [dot] lu [dot] se (contact[at]sustainability[dot]lu[dot]se)
Read more and apply for funding: All employees sustainable proposal testbed
About the Sustainability Fund:
Lund University's Sustainability Fund is a university-wide fund for ecological, social and economic sustainability. It is run as a collaboration between LU Innovation, the Sustainability Forum and LU Building and supports innovative ideas and solutions for sustainable development at Lund University.
Read more about the fund: About sustainability fund