Global Survey on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development
The International Association of Universities invites institutional participation in the survey that aims to provide insights into the progress made and ongoing challenges in advancing sustainable development. The findings will serve as a resource for higher education institutions already active in this area, as well as those seeking to strengthen their engagement. The deadline is April 30.
Student Conference on Conservation Science Call for Presentations
The organizers of the Student Conference on Conservation Science encourage sessions applications from graduate students, post-doctoral fellows and early-career professionals pursuing or considering the field of biodiversity conservation. Undergraduate students conducting thesis-level research may also apply. The conference, happening Oct. 14-16, is hybrid.
Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop at Dickinson College 2026
Dickinson College invites interested faculty and educators from any college or university to participate in this in-person sustainability across the curriculum (SAC) workshop on May 19-21. The workshop is geared toward educators that are thinking about integrating social, economic and/or environmental sustainability into their undergraduate teaching. The deadline to apply is March 27.
AASHE Call for Proposals
AASHE invites proposals for the AASHE 2026 Conference & Expo, happening in Baltimore, Maryland, and for virtual education programs, including webinars, workshops and online courses. The deadline to submit proposals is April 10.
AASHE Workshop: Nudging Toward a Sustainable Campus Food System
This three-hour session on March 26 focuses on plant-forward dining on campus. It will equip participants with practical, evidence-based strategies that gently steer diners towards the most sustainable food choices without taking away their choices. Participants will have a chance to practice strategies, get feedback, and discuss the particular challenges they face on their own campus. The deadline to register is March 26.
Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award
Insight Into Academia invites applications for a 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award. This award honors colleges and universities where inclusive excellence and belonging is woven into the institution’s vision, actions and impact. The deadline to submit is June 11.
Call for Proposals: Special Section on Sustainability
Guest editors of the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning (MJCSL) invite proposals for a special winter/spring 2027 section on sustainability and community engagement. MJCSL is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal focusing on research, theory, and pedagogy related to civic engagement, academic service-learning, campus-community partnerships, and engaged/public scholarship in higher education. Full proposals are due April 1.
International Green Gown Awards
The International Green Gown Awards recognize, celebrate and showcase exceptional sustainability initiatives from tertiary education institutions around the world. Administered by the EAUC, there are eight award categories. The deadline to submit is April 10.
AASHE Workshop: Nudging Toward a Sustainable Campus Food System
This three-hour session on March 26 focuses on plant-forward dining on campus. It will equip participants with practical, evidence-based strategies that gently steer diners towards the most sustainable food choices without taking away their choices. Participants will have a chance to practice strategies, get feedback, and discuss the particular challenges they face on their own campus.
2026 Higher Education Sustainability Staffing Survey
This survey, conducted every three years by AASHE, seeks to understand the higher education sustainability career field. Survey questions cover salary, scope of work, engagement, supervision, position structure, and more. The survey link can be shared with colleagues who have a sustainability role. A follow-up report will be published later this year that summarizes the results. The deadline to participate is March 4.
Allstate Foundation College Service Grants
The Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity has partnered with the Allstate Foundation to offer grants of up to $10,000 to empower youth-led, youth-driven service on campus. Institutions must submit an application by March 16.
NAAEE 2026: Call for Presentations
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) encourages submissions for its 2026 research symposium (Oct. 6-7) and annual conference (Oct. 6-9). The conference theme is Imagine If. Proposals are due April 10.
Newman Civic Fellowship
The Newman Civic Fellowship is a year-long program from Campus Compact that recognizes and supports students who engage in community problem-solving. Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor based on their potential for public leadership and their work with communities. Nominations are accepted through April 27.
Biodiversity Diplomacy Program
The US chapter of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network encourages applications for its Biodiversity Diplomacy Program, which focuses on engaging students from universities across North America to promote activities and advance diplomacy, education and advocacy related to the Convention on Biological Diversity and related biodiversity, environmental and climate policies. The deadline to apply is Feb. 15.
Reusable To-Go ROI Calculation Course
The Reusable To-Go Return on Investment Calculation Course is a five-six week program designed for students to gain hands-on experience in financial and logistical analysis of reusable systems. The program is offered by the Post-Landfill Action Network.
AASHE Course: Organic Landscape Management for Colleges & Universities
This six-week learning cohort equips grounds managers, sustainability leaders, faculty and students with the knowledge and planning tools needed to implement organic landcare practices. Participants will leave with a campus-specific organic landcare plan and actionable next steps. The course will meet over six weekly sessions on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Eastern, starting on March 3.
AASHE Member Discount: CLEANR Filters
AASHE members are eligible for a 15 percent discount on CLEANR laundry filters, a technology that captures microplastics from clothes washers. The discount expires June 30, 2026.
College & University Wildlife Conservation Grant Program
This opportunity helps colleges and universities protect and/or restore wildlife and key habitats by showcasing and funding innovative and solutions-based programs or strategies. Administered by National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha, funding is up to $8,750 per project. The deadline to submit an application is March 13.
Spring 2026 Cohort Climate Foundations for Procurement
Facilitated by the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, this virtual training and coaching program focuses on addressing decarbonization of the institution's spend. It aims to equip procurement, supply chain and sustainability professionals with the knowledge, tools and strategies to drive significant greenhouse gas reductions. The deadline to register is Feb. 20.
AASHE Course: Organic Landscape Management for Colleges & Universities
This six-week learning cohort equips grounds managers, sustainability leaders, faculty and students with the knowledge and planning tools needed to implement organic landcare practices. Participants will leave with a campus-specific organic landcare plan and actionable next steps. The course will meet over six weekly sessions on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Eastern, starting on March 3.
2026 Campus Decarbonization Academy
Beginning Feb. 5, the 2026 Campus Decarbonization Academy is a six‑month virtual program through AASHE that guides campuses through planning and executing decarbonization strategies. Participants can expect biweekly sessions, peer collaboration and hands-on tools to develop and implement comprehensive strategies. The deadline to apply is tomorrow, Jan. 22.
Re:wild Your Campus: Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp
Re:wild Your Campus invites interested students to join the Ground Up Advocacy Bootcamp, a virtual training designed for those looking to learn more about toxic chemicals, rewilding spaces, the intersection of human and environmental health, and how these issues tie back to racial and social justice. The next bootcamp takes place on Jan. 20, from 5-8:30 p.m. Eastern.
Pathways of Social Impact: A Series to Unpack Higher Education for the Public Good
The recently published Pathways of Social Impact: Higher Education for the Public Good brings together a range of perspectives to deepen the understanding of students’ interests, motivations and approaches to social change. This series, hosted by Campus Compact, highlights the pathways framework—a tool designed to help educators better understand and support students’ evolving civic identities and engagement strategies.
Call for Applications by Jan. 24: AASHE Sustainability Awards
The AASHE Sustainability Awards provide global recognition to the individuals and institutions leading the higher education sustainability movement. Applications and nominations are being accepted for all categories. The deadline to submit an application or nomination is Jan. 24.
Call for Contributions: 2026 Higher Education Summit
Event organizers are seeking submissions related to the conference theme: Unleashing Transformative and Decolonised Education for Sustainability in a Globalised World. Participants will explore how universities can foster climate emotion literacy and strengthen communities of care. The summit will take place from Aug. 26-28, in Bordeaux, France. The deadline to submit an abstract is Jan. 15.
Campus Challenge Student Sustainability Grant
The SportsArt Campus Challenge is an annual grant initiative designed to unite and inspire students and administration in action toward sustainability on campus. It awards a total of $17,500 in funding to winning campus sustainability organizations. Every grant application is also entered into the Campus Challenge Sweepstakes to win an ECO-POWR sustainable cardio equipment prize package. The deadline to enter is Feb. 15, 2026.
2026 Campus Decarbonization Academy
The 2026 Campus Decarbonization Academy is a six‑month virtual program through AASHE that guides campuses through planning and executing decarbonization strategies. Participants can expect biweekly sessions, peer collaboration and hands-on tools to develop and implement comprehensive strategies. The deadline to apply is Jan. 22, 2026.
STARS Discount & 2026 STARS Support Cohort
Through the end of 2025, AASHE offers two opportunities to help institutions participate in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)–a cohort program aimed at assisting institutions in completing a report and a 20 percent discount on a new STARS subscription. The deadline to sign up for the cohort or the discount is Dec. 31.
AASHE Member Discount: CLEANR Filters
AASHE members are eligible for a 15 percent discount on CLEANR laundry filters, a technology that captures microplastics from clothes washers. The discount expires June 30, 2026.
2026 Campus Race to Zero Waste Registration
Registration is now open for the 2026 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition, a program to help colleges and universities advance waste reduction and zero waste efforts. The free competition takes place over eight weeks in the spring 2026 and offers seven categories to compete in, two of which are new. It begins Feb. 1, 2026 and goes through March 28.
Call for Abstracts: Climate Health Equity Day
Medical Students for a Sustainable Future encourages abstract submissions for student projects that focus on both research (quality improvement, health impacts of climate change, curriculum, educating decision makers, etc.) and exploring the humanities (poems, creative writing, art, etc.). Accepted submissions will be presented at the annual research symposium Climate Health Equity Day, in collaboration with The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health at their 2026 annual meeting. The deadline to submit an abstract is Jan. 12, 2026.
2026 Campus Decarbonization Academy
The 2026 Campus Decarbonization Academy is a six‑month, cohort-based virtual program through AASHE that guides campuses through planning and executing decarbonization strategies. Participants can expect biweekly sessions, peer collaboration and hands-on tools to develop and implement comprehensive strategies. The program is offered in partnership with NACUBO (National Association of College and University Business Officers), SCUP (Society for College and University Planning), Second Nature, Sustainable Endowments Institute (SEI) and U.S. Green Building Council. The deadline to apply is Jan. 22, 2026.
Call for Applications: AASHE Sustainability Awards
The AASHE Sustainability Awards provide global recognition to the individuals and institutions leading the higher education sustainability movement. Applications and nominations are being accepted for all categories, as well as expressions of interest to judge the submissions. The deadline to submit an application or nomination is Jan. 24, 2026.
STARS Discount & 2026 STARS Support Cohort
Through the end of 2025, AASHE offers two opportunities to help institutions participate in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)–a year-long cohort program and a 20 percent discount off a new STARS subscription. The deadline to sign up for the cohort and/or the discount is Dec. 31.
Awards for Excellence in Sustainability
The Awards for Excellence in Sustainability honors projects, policies, plans and people who show exemplary leadership and inspiration in sustainability planning and implementation. These awards are administered by the American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division.
Call for Student Entries: Eco Media Festival
The festival organizers encourage student submissions focused on films and media art that involve stories, themes and ideas about the climate crisis, environmental justice and science, adaptation and resilience, sustainability, life on Earth, energy, shared natural resources, circular economies, stewardship, migration or biodiversity. The festival is hosted by the University of Southern California. Submission are due Jan. 2, 2026.
Positive Impact Rating for Business Schools
The Positive Impact Rating is a student-based rating measuring the positive impact of business schools. The purpose of the Positive Impact Rating is to measure how business schools create societal impact by energizing the school and its culture; by educating responsible leaders through adequate programs, learning methods and student support; by enabling business and other societal actors through research, and by engaging publicly and being a role model institution.
Eric Zencey Prize in Ecological Economics
The prize recognizes long-form journalism pieces that address real-world environmental challenges through the underlying goals of ecological economics. The winning author will receive $10,000 USD, plus financial support for a trip to the University of Vermont to give a book talk. The deadline to submit is Jan. 23, 2026.
Call for Volunteers: AASHE Sustainability Awards Judge
AASHE seeks volunteer judges to lend their expertise for the AASHE Sustainability Awards. Using category-specific criteria, selected judges will choose exceptional contributions to sustainability, helping to elevate the innovators and advancements happening in the movement. Judging occurs in February. Judges are recognized on the AASHE website. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 24, 2026.
AASHE Workshop: Addressing the Inner Dimension of Sustainability in Higher Education
Happening Nov. 13 from 2-5:00 p.m. Eastern, this workshop aims to experientially explore with participants the significance of mindsets, beliefs, values, worldviews, and cognitive and emotional qualities (inner dimensions). Exercises will be introduced and contextualized in conceptual frameworks while presented as potential tools to adapt for educational contexts.
STARS Discount & 2026 STARS Support Cohort
Through the end of 2025, AASHE offers two opportunities to help institutions participate in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) – a cohort program and a 20 percent discount off a new STARS subscription. The deadline to sign up for the cohort and/or the discount is Dec. 31.
Second Nature Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit Non-Member Discount
Second Nature is offering higher education and nonprofits who are not members a 30 percent discount on the annual summit, happening March 8-10, in Chicago, Illinois. Registrants who take advantage of this discount are also eligible for a 50 percent discount on membership to Second Nature's Climate Leadership Network. The deadline to take advantage of the summit registration discount is Nov. 14.
AASHE Workshop: Addressing the Inner Dimension of Sustainability in Higher Education
Happening Nov. 13 from 2-5:00 p.m. Eastern, this workshop aims to experientially explore with participants the significance of mindsets, beliefs, values, worldviews, and cognitive and emotional qualities (inner dimensions). Exercises will be introduced and contextualized in conceptual frameworks while presented as potential tools to adapt for educational contexts.
AASHE Workshop: STARS 3.0 Data Quality Training & Certification
This virtual workshop offers strategies and tools to develop and hone literacy around STARS version 3, with the ultimate goal of helping institutions efficiently submit, review and publish a high-quality and accurate report. This workshop will cover the basic principles of STARS data quality, the review and revision process, and key data quality resources. It takes place from 3-5:00 p.m. Eastern on Nov. 3 and 6.
AASHE Course: Behavior Change for Collective Climate Action
This is a four-part online, interactive course that teaches participants the theory of collective action and how to incorporate behavior change principles into programs and courses, all while advancing professional goals. Evidence-based behavior change tools include social norms, social identity, increasing efficacy and legacy motivation.
The course will meet over four sessions on Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 28, and Nov. 4, 11 and 18.
