A Sustainable Workplace — from Idea to Reality

By Jenny [dot] Hansson [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (Jenny Hansson) - published 15 December 2023

Would you like to contribute to making Lund University more sustainable? Now is your chance to bring your idea to life through the Sustainability Fund’s testbed grant.

Lund University is deeply committed to its sustainability strategy and sustainability plan, aiming for remarkable achievements in this area. We know that change requires new ideas. That's why the Lund University is now opening the opportunity to seek funding to address real sustainability challenges within the organisation itself.

Your proposal could be crucial in making Lund University more sustainable. In 2024, six projects will receive support of up to 300,000 SEK each, for a project period of up to 12 months. Make your idea a reality and contribute to shaping the future of Lund University!

Who can apply?

All employees at Lund University are eligible to apply. Your employment needs to cover the entire planned project period. You need approval from your line manager before applying if you plan to use your work hours to work on your proposal.

What activities can be funded?

The funding covers activities required to develop, verify, or investigate a proposed solution to an actual need or problem. The funds should cover all costs to implement the proposal, including personnel costs, purchases, travel, and overhead costs. The funds can be used to implement or build on results from previous projects. But the funds cannot be used to invest in someone else's land, property, or premises, and they may not be used for continued operations after the project's completion.

Evaluation criteria

All proposals will be evaluated by an assessment group. They will be assessed based on criteria, including the challenge addressed by the proposal, the project's potential for new solutions, possible sustainability impact, feasibility, and expected results.