Calendar: Investments & Programs
Funding and professional development opportunities for impact-focused scholars and research teams
Stanford Impact Labs makes investments in impact-focused research teams and runs professional development programs for Stanford faculty and students. Here, you'll find a list of key dates and details about each opportunity (including when we request proposals or applications, when we notify selected teams or applicants, and when program cycles begin).
Stage 1: Seed Partnerships
Request for Proposal: September - November
Notify Selected Teams: April - May
Learn more about Stage 1: Seed Partnerships
Stage 2: Test Solutions
Request for Proposal: September - November
Notify Selected Teams: June - July
Learn more about Stage 2: Test Solutions
Stage 3: Amplify Impact
SIL will not be launching a Stage 3 RFP in 2025-2026. We plan to re-open this window in a future funding cycle. To be notified when we next launch Stage 3, please complete this form & sign up for our newsletter.
Request for Proposal: September - November
Notify Selected Teams: October - November
Learn more about Stage 3: Amplify Impact
Design Fellowship
Application Period: April - May
Notify Selected Applicants: June
Start of program: September/October
Learn more about the Design Fellowship
Emerging Scholars Fellowship
Application Period: February
Notify Selected Applicants: April
Start of program: June