Calendar: Investments & Programs
A list of funding and training opportunities for solutions-focused researchers, practitioners, and teams
Stanford Impact Labs makes investments in solutions-focused research teams and runs training programs for solutions-focused faculty, scholars, nonprofit leaders, and local government staff. Here, you'll find a list of key dates for each opportunity (when we request proposals or applications, when we notify selected teams or applicants, when program cycles begin) and more information about each one.
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 2024-2025. 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
Evidence for Change Fellowship
Application Period: September - October
Notify Selected Organizations: November
Start of program: February
Learn more about the Evidence for Change Fellowship
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Application Period: August
Notify Selected Applicants: September
Start of program: October
Learn more about the Postdoctoral Fellowship
PhD Fellowship
Application Period: March
Notify Selected Applicants: April
Start of program: Start of summer quarter
Learn more about the PhD Fellowship
Scholars in Service
First Application Period: January - March
Notify Selected Applicants for first cohort: April
Second Application Period: August
Notify Selected Applicants for second cohort: September - October
Start of program: Various points depending on design of Scholar's leave
Learn more about Scholars in Service