The Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute seeks to contribute to a resilient, equitable, and sustainable climate future. RCEI connects faculty, staff, and students through transformative climate change research, innovation, education, and outreach.

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Caribbean Seaweed Research Symposium

Wednesday, May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Hybrid)

Join us for an upcoming symposium showcasing advances in research at the intersection of seaweeds, climate and managing marine resources in the Caribbean. Presenters from the US and the Caribbean will explore seaweed’s potential role in the bioeconomy and blue economy, including innovations in biofuels, feedstocks, carbon sequestration, sustainable seaweed cultivation and monitoring sargassum hot spots.

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RCEI Groundwork Grants

Apply by June 2, 2025

Applications are now open for the RCEI Groundwork Grants programs! These planning grants will fund capacity building activities such as: organizing collaborative meetings or workshops; fostering networking opportunities; literature review for preparation of external funding proposals; and more.

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Now, more than ever, we need you.

Our work has never mattered more. We all understand the stakes. The Earth continues to warm, and human and ecological communities suffer from the impacts of a changing climate. The creativity, passion, and stubborn resolve RCEI affiliates and their students have for their climate change and renewable energy scholarship persevere.

Your contributions will support graduate students and early career scholars, research programs that develop real-world solutions, and building connections between the arts and sciences.

Now, more than ever, we need you.

Support RCEI Today

Register Today!

Caribbean Seaweed Research Symposium

Wednesday, May 14 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Hybrid)

Join us for an upcoming symposium showcasing advances in research at the intersection of seaweeds, climate and managing marine resources in the Caribbean. Presenters from the US and the Caribbean will explore seaweed’s potential role in the bioeconomy and blue economy, including innovations in biofuels, feedstocks, carbon sequestration, sustainable seaweed cultivation and monitoring sargassum hot spots.

Learn More

Register (in-person)

Register (Zoom)

Apply Now!

RCEI Groundwork Grants

Apply by June 2, 2025

Applications are now open for the RCEI Groundwork Grants programs! These planning grants will fund capacity building activities such as: organizing collaborative meetings or workshops; fostering networking opportunities; literature review for preparation of external funding proposals; and more.

Learn More

Now, more than ever, we need you.

Our work has never mattered more. We all understand the stakes. The Earth continues to warm, and human and ecological communities suffer from the impacts of a changing climate. The creativity, passion, and stubborn resolve RCEI affiliates and their students have for their climate change and renewable energy scholarship persevere.

Your contributions will support graduate students and early career scholars, research programs that develop real-world solutions, and building connections between the arts and sciences.

Now, more than ever, we need you.

Support RCEI Today