About Us
Institute for Applied Sustainability
The Innovation Fund
The Institute for Applied Sustainability offers a unique funding opportunity for projects focused on sustainability in our community. Aligned with the IAS mission of creating practical and sustainable solutions through creative, innovative, and collaborative approaches, the IAS Innovation Fund (IASIF) plays a crucial role in supporting these initiatives.
Through innovation fund micro-grants, our aim is to provide a boost to forward-thinking projects that are led by SOU Staff, Faculty, or students. The IASIF serves as a strategic investment in the long-term success of your project, aiming to lay the groundwork for broader funding opportunities. These funds are envisioned to help pave the way for your project to attract larger-scale support.
Innovation Funded projects should serve as models, contributing to a future that benefits all in creating a better tomorrow.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal for The IAS Innovation Fund, please reach out directly to the IAS Coordinator, Kira Welch at welchk1@sou.edu
Faculty Fellowship
The IAS Faculty Research Fellows Program at the Institute for Applied Sustainability (IAS) provides SOU faculty with an opportunity to advance their campus and community initiatives that center on sustainability, broadly defined. Interested applicants from all departments are invited to submit a proposal. The program seeks exemplary proposals from talented individuals that align with the institute’s mission and vision, fostering collaboration and positive change within the university and broader communities.
Applications for the 2024-2025 Fellowship Program have closed. Application decisions will be shared by early May.
Applications for the 2024-2025 Fellowship Program have closed. Application decisions will be shared by early May.
Event Scholarships & Sponsorships
The Institute is proud to support transformative conferences and networking events surrounding sustainability. We are also excited to share that we will be providing scholarships to support the growth of networking and knowledge sharing among our students, faculty, and staff at some of these events. If you want to learn more, please direct your questions about event sponsorship and scholarship to IAS Coordinator, Kira Welch.
Contact the IAS Team
Vincent Smith: smithv3@sou.edu
Becs Walker: walkerr6@sou.edu
Kira Welch: welchk1@sou.edu
