With a grant from the Sloan Foundation, researchers at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University will study six decarbonization initiatives across Detroit, Chicago, and Columbus to understand how communities participate in urban energy transitions.

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While many have dismissed Venus as being too inhospitable to support life, Sloan Foundation grantee Sara Seager is showing that it might exist in some form in the planet’s clouds, which are composed of concentrated sulfuric acid.

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How do ideas turn into long-lasting research collaborations? A team led by Joshua Stadlan at Northwestern will study the dynamics of brainstorming during scientific meetings to uncover the conditions leading to robust research partnerships.

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Two weeks left: the nomination period for the 2027 Sloan Research Fellowships is open until September 15.

The fellowships are awarded to early-career researchers whose accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of leaders.

More: sloan.org/fellowships