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.

Call for Research Proposals

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

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Chinese Policy Implications of Urban Form Energy Studies Cities & Buildings 2016-2017 Stefan Al Emissions, International
Humidity Responsive, Water Harvesting and Self-Cooling Building Envelopes Emerging Tech, Cities & Buildings, Electricity 2016-2017 Shu Yang Water
Philadelphia’s Energy Transition Climate, Cities & Buildings 2016-2017 William Braham, Eugenie Birch, Tom Daniels, Erick Guerra, John Landis, Megan Ryerson, Barry Silverman, Susan Wachter Emissions, Pennsylvania
Environmentally Responsive and Energy Efficient Building Skins Cities & Buildings 2015-2016 Shu Yang Energy Efficiency, Environment
Gaming the Sustainable City Cities & Buildings 2015-2016 William Braham, Barry Silverman Environment