Research and Academics
USC is proud to be a leader in sustainability research. Find sustainability tools, research centers and studies, information on programs and funding, access to data and more at the links below.
Presidential Sustainability Solutions Fellowship
See how the Presidential Sustainability Solutions Fellowship program plays a central role in USC’s Assignment: Earth framework by preparing the next generation of sustainability scholars.
Scholarships, Fellowships, Extension, Internships and Funding
Apply for sustainability scholarships, fellowships, internships, and other funding to support your academic studies and professional development.
Research Centers and Research Studies
Apply for sustainability scholarships, fellowships, internships, and other funding to support your academic studies and professional development.
Sustainability Course Finder
Plan your next semester with sustainability courses tailored to your major.
Sustainability Across the Curriculum Initiative
Sustainability Across the Curriculum Initiative (SACI) was created to support faculty in developing new courses, programs, and curricular approaches that focus on sustainability.
President’s Sustainability Initiative Award
The President’s Sustainability Initiative Award has disbursed $1.5 million for research addressing neighborhood-scale air quality sensor networks, the PFAS drinking water crisis in Southern California, catalytic upcycling of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and more.
Sustainability in Research Labs at USC
Access information about Sustainable Lab Practices, Laboratory Equipment, and Lab Facilities at USC, including research, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and waste management efforts.