Our Programs
Institute for Applied Sustainability
Explore Our Programs
At The Institute for Applied Sustainability, our programs bridge academics with action. From hands-on learning opportunities to community partnerships, each program is designed to empower students, staff, and faculty to lead meaningful change across campus and beyond.
Faculty Fellows Program
The Faculty Fellows Program supports SOU faculty in advancing sustainability-centered scholarship, teaching, and professional pursuits. Open to faculty from all disciplines, this program provides up to $20,000 in flexible funding to support innovative sustainability-centered or sustainability-related projects. Faculty Fellows are encouraged to explore creative approaches to sustainability, whether through research, curriculum development, community engagement, or interdisciplinary collaboration…
Innovation Grants
The Institute for Applied Sustainability offers a unique funding opportunity of up to $5,000 for projects focused on sustainability in our community.
The Innovation Grant Program is designed to encourage faculty, and staff to develop and implement creative, forward-thinking projects that enhance learning, research, sustainability, equity, and community engagement at our university. Thes projects should create meaningful impacts on campus and beyond…
Scholarships & Sponsorships
The Institute is proud to support transformative sustainability conferences and events. Through our scholarship program, we’re investing in opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to build connections, expand their knowledge, and bring new ideas back to campus…
Contact the IAS Team
Vincent Smith: smithv3@sou.edu
Becs Walker: walkerr6@sou.edu
Kira Welch: welchk1@sou.edu
