The Center for the Environment is organized around four interconnected research themes and one foundational, cross-cutting theme. The most complex environmental challenges and the most exciting research needs are at the intersections of these themes.
Research themes

Research Development Services
The Center for the Environment supports researchers at the university in various ways:
- Organizing and facilitating proposal team meetings
- Help with project management of proposal development
- Identification and introduction to potential collaborators and partners
- Support with some graphics
- Letter of support and letter of collaboration
- Reviews of proposal drafts by Center staff and Center Scholars

Projects and Outcomes
Through our Research Development Services, we have supported groundbreaking projects across multiple WashU schools and disciplines.
Take a look at some of the incredible work our scholars have accomplished and learn about the ways the center has been supportive.
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Research Facilities
WashU has a variety of available research facilities. Find out how they might support your work.