Research
The Institute for a Sustainable Future supports several areas of interdisciplinary research that reflect research strengths of Purdue.
Recent ISF Research News
Powering Resilience: Purdue’s Agrivoltaics Incubator Unites Solar, Science, and Rural Strength
Purdue University has received a National Science Foundation grant to establish the Regional Resilience Innovation Incubator (R2I2): Midwest Agrivoltaics for Resilient Communities (MARC). This initiative aims to help rural Midwest communities withstand extreme weather by integrating agriculture with solar energy systems. The Phase 1 award positions Purdue to compete for up to $15 million in Phase 2 funding. Learn more about the MARC project or read the full press release.
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Research Areas
Research Communities
Research communities bring together groups of faculty from several colleges and departments. Typically led by two faculty from different colleges or departments to give faculty the opportunity to build relationships, share current work, plan activities and events, and spin up research teams.
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Special Initiatives
Special Initiatives provide faculty with resources and staff support to explore developing areas of interest or support short-term initiatives.
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Strategic Research Teams
Strategic Research Teams bring together researchers whose research agendas overlap and who have a long-term strategy to develop excellence in a particular research area.