Funded Projects

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:

1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Energy Affordability
3. Market and Financial Mechanisms for Climate Action
4. Threats to Energy Infrastructure
5. Rearrangement of Global Trade
6. IRA Rollback and OBBBA Impacts
7. Risks and Rewards of Demonstration-Scale Technologies
8. Engaging Communities
9. 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.

For questions about the research grants program, please email Oscar Serpell.

Awarded Research Projects