Our researchers explore critical issues and address challenges that have regional, national, and global implications.
About Our Research Grants
Each year, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy awards up to $15,000 (one-year) and $20,000 (two-year) grants to support new research or supplement existing research in energy and climate policy.
We are seeking requests for proposals from University of Pennsylvania faculty and postdocs* for research projects that support the advancement of our mission.
This year, preference will be given to research on the following topics:
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Affordability
Market and Financial Mechanisms for Climate Action
Threats to Energy Infrastructure
Rearrangement of Global Trade
IRA Rollback and OBBBA Impacts
Risks and Rewards of Demonstration-Scale Technologies
Engaging Communities
New Paradigms for Utility Regulation
*Ph.D. candidates may apply but must include a PI-of-record statement from their faculty supervisor.
Deadline
Our 2026-2027 call for research proposals is now open. Learn more and appl using the link below.
Complete and upload your proposal to this form by February 6, 2026.
