| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.03 |
| Liaison | Karen Oberer |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
McGill University
ER-18: Sustainability Research Incentives
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
6.00 / 6.00 |
Kathleen
Ng Environmental Officer Sustainability Office - Campus and Space Planning |
Does the institution have a program to encourage student sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage student research in sustainability:
The Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) has been created to help promote and build a culture of sustainability at McGill, with the primary purpose of the fund to create opportunities for the McGill community to actively engage in sustainability initiatives on campus.
Preference is given to projects having additional benefits such as promotion and/or facilitation of applied student research projects.
Source: Website below
The website URL where information about the student research program is available:
Does the institution have a program to encourage faculty sustainability research that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution’s program(s) to encourage faculty research in sustainability:
ibid. ex. a transportation study conducted in 2011. However, projects that would normally be funded through an academic grant cannot be considered by the Sustainable Projects Fund.
The website URL where information about the faculty research program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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