Sustainability resources for researchers
From tackling complex sustainability issues to training the next generation of research leaders, here are tools and resources to help support impactful sustainability research at Concordia.
Think tanks, institutes and centres
Our researchers are based in think tanks, institutes and centres that draw from a diverse range of units and departments across the university to generate and mobilize new knowledge.
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Next-Generation Cities Institute
The Next-Generation Cities Institute leverages the combined strength of our cities research capacity to enhance collaboration, communication, education and interaction within our community.
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Sustainability in the Digital Age
The Sustainability in the Digital Age think tank works to influence policy changes to reach global climate goals, reduce biodiversity loss, support more equitable access to the digital economy and build public awareness on digital sustainability.
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Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies
The Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies seeks to reduce the environmental impact of buildings while enhancing their safety and comfort by advancing building engineering knowledge through research and industry partnerships.
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Concordia Institute for Water, Energy and Sustainable Systems
The Concordia Institute for Water, Energy and Sustainable Systems trains students to be at the forefront of sustainable development practices and research into new systems, technologies and solutions for water, energy and resource conservation.
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Loyola Sustainability Research Centre
The Loyola Sustainability Research Centre integrates the scholarly study of science, policy and values in the pursuit of environmental and community sustainability.
Volt-Age
Volt-Age is Canada's number one electrification research program. Through applied research that integrates technologies for carbon-neutral buildings, advanced energy storage, smart grids and the electrification of transportation, Volt-Age is creating solutions for a de-carbonized future.
Research guides
Support for sustainability research that makes a difference
Researchers are tackling complex sustainability challenges and training the next generation in the knowledge and skills needed to address these issues. That’s why Concordia’s Sustainability in Research Plan commits to foster frameworks to build research collaborations and partnerships, to provide seed funds and support for scaling up research projects, and to mobilize knowledge and advance engaged and impactful sustainability research at Concordia.
Internal funding and award opportunities
Sustainable Transitions Team Research Initiative (STTRI)
Internal team seed grant program that addresses a major challenge related to sustainability or SDG goals. Competition call is in winter with results announced early spring.
Dedicated stream of ARRE funding
Dedicated funds channeled through the existing Aid to Research Related Events, Publication, Exhibition and Dissemination Activities Program (ARRE) to support conferences and events related to sustainability research. Competition call is in winter with results announced early spring.
Dedicated stream of Team Grant program
Dedicated funds channeled through the Team Grant Program to support the participation of community partners in team research projects. Competition call is in winter with results announced early spring.
Other opportunities
Sustainability Across Disciplines Conference
An annual conference hosted by the Loyola Sustainability Research Centre (LSRC) and Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability (LCDS) and partners dedicated to highlighting Concordia research across all disciplinary perspectives.