Research

Research Pillars

Cutting-edge research in areas where the University of Chicago is uniquely positioned to lead.

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Global Approach

Driving impact in the countries most central to the global climate and growth challenge.

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Projects

Cultivating an ecosystem of collaboration to foster research that delivers real-world results.

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Research Pillars

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth conducts cutting-edge research with real-world impact through large-scale initiatives in three main areas where the University of Chicago is uniquely positioned to lead.

Energy, Markets, and Policy

Through EPIC, we're building on the University’s renowned history of economics to measure the costs of climate change and design the policies and market structures needed to balance the goals of decarbonization and economic growth.

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Technology and Innovation

Through ETI, a partnership between the Institute and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, we're developing new energy technologies that can replace fossil fuels and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions at scale.

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Climate Systems Engineering

Through CSEi, we're developing the new field of Climate Systems Engineering to study the approaches and technologies that may be needed to manage the greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere.

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Initiatives, Programs & Labs, and More

The Institute contains or partners with many entities focused on research delivering high-impact results that benefit society.

Research Funding

As the University's hub for climate and energy research, the Institute supports an ecosystem of scholars working together on interdisciplinary projects through a Seed Fund and Venture Fund.