Campus Climate Lab

We’re looking for BU student researchers to catalyze our community towards climate action.

Drive new research insights that support the goals of the University Climate Action Plan that help to decarbonize our campus, improve the sustainability of our buildings and operations, and reduce waste and scope 3 emissions. Research can be grounded in any discipline and explore a variety of climate and sustainability topics. Campus Climate Lab project funding is awarded up to $10,000.

Student working on Campus Climate Lab project.

Apply for Spring 2026 Campus Climate Lab Funding

Teams made up of students and their faculty, staff, or graduate student mentors are invited to submit research proposals for the Spring 2026 round of Campus Climate Lab funding by Monday, November 24, at 3 pm.

Information and proposal development sessions:

Friday, October 31, 12-1 pm | RSVP

Monday, November 3, 3-4 pm | RSVP

Latest News

Campus Climate Lab

Apply for Spring 2026 Campus Climate Lab Funding

October 24th, 2025

Help advance sustainability and climate solutions using the BU campuses as your living lab!

Campus Climate Lab

Announcing the 2025 Anthony Janetos Climate Action Prize Winners

April 23rd, 2025

Campus Climate Lab award goes to BU College of Engineering students assessing indoor air quality in BU buildings By Alison Gold Many students know the feeling of sitting in a classroom that’s either too hot or too cold, too humid or too dry, or just plain stuffy. Poor ventilation can cause high levels of CO2, […]

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Announcing Newly Funded BU Campus Climate Lab Projects for Spring 2025

April 9th, 2025

This spring, the Boston University (BU) Institute for Global Sustainability, in partnership with BU Sustainability and the BU Office of Research, awarded funding for five new and two continuing Campus Climate Lab projects. The Campus Climate Lab encourages student and faculty-led teams to use BU's campuses as living laboratories for exploring climate action, advancing equity […]