The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier-One research university. By investigating sustainability issues, UH continues to help the world develop new technologies and strategies to address sustainability challenges.

Sustainability research focuses on a key principle of sustainability (such as social equity or environmental stewardship); addresses a sustainability challenge (such as climate change or poverty); or furthers our understanding of the interconnectedness of societal, economic and environmental challenges. 

UH Sustainability Research 

Researchers Find ‘Significant Rates’ of Sinking Ground in Houston Suburbs

Solar Harvesting System has Potential to Generate Solar Power 24/7

Atmospheric Scientists Study Under-Researched Role of Clouds in Regulating Earth’s Temperature

Quick links

• UH Division of Research
• National Research Centers
• Univserity and College Based Centers and Insitutes
• UH Research News

UH Energy Scholars

The Energy Scholars Program at the University of Houston provides undergraduate students the opportunity to work on a year-long, energy-related research project under the direction of a UH faculty mentor. Participants will receive a $6,000 scholarship to work on their project in the spring, summer, and fall. In the spring, students will begin their faculty-mentored project part-time with an expectation of 6-7 hours per week. During the summer, students will transition to a full-time research experience and participate in the SURF lecture series offered by OURMA. 

Participants in the Energy Scholars Program will contribute unique research that supports the Energy Transition Institute, which is focused on three core areas: hydrogen, carbon management and circular plastics, or investigate other energy-related topics within the scope of their discipline.