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About the AVF

ACSF's Academic Venture Fund (AVF) is designed to stimulate new, original, multidisciplinary research at Cornell in sustainability science, emphasizing work having the potential to involve external partners such as industry, government, foundations and other non-governmental organizations. Each year, ACSF seeks proposals from Cornell faculty across all Colleges and Schools and encompassing all disciplines contributing to sustainability.

The Academic Venture Fund is supported by generous contributions from David and Patricia Atkinson, Kathleen Marble, and the colleges.

Harmful Algal Bloom off coast of Texas

Harmful algal bloom (HAB) off the coast of Texas


2012 Awards

ACSF selected ten projects for the 2012 AVF Awards:

 

2011 Awards

ACSF selected ten projects for the 2011 AVF awards:

 

 

2008 Awards

ACSF awarded approximately $800,000 in 2008, its first AVF Cycle. These grants were awarded for 7 research projects and 5 workshops: