8/19/2025
The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences is pleased to announce a request for proposals (RFP) for the fifth round of Stimulating Exploratory Research in Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (SERCEEES). The SERCEEES Transformative Initiative for Generating Extramural Research (TIGER) grant is funded by the College of Computing, Engineering, and Applied Sciences at Clemson University. A total of $50K has been allocated for these grants to promote collaborative research teams in CE and EEES. Funding of up to $25K is available per team for up to two teams comprised of at least one PI or Co-PI from either the Glenn Department of Civil Engineering or the Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences.
- August 19, 2025 – Call for proposals emailed to all School faculty
- October 30, 2025 – Signed proposals due by 4:30 p.m.
- November 7, 2025 – Slide presentations (4 slides maximum) due by 4:30 p.m.
- November 18, 2025 – Research Committee notifies applicants of presentation schedule
- November 21, 2025 – Oral presentations (four slides/15 minutes maximum)
- December 2, 2025 – Faculty notified of funding decisions
- January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026 – Funds available
Previous teams awarded SERCEEES TIGER grants include the following:
1. “Making Buildings Safer by Improving Indoor Air Quality”; Andrew Metcalf (PI), Nigel Kaye, Mik Carbajales-Dale, Vincent Blouin, Ehsan Mousavi; 2021
2. “Understanding the non-linear hydromechanical effects of extreme events to improve performance and reduce costs of infrastructure foundations“; Ravi Ravichandran (PI) and Larry Murdoch; 2021
3. “Laying down roots: Mimicking root architecture to develop innovative cost-effective foundations for tall wind turbines”; Brady Flinchum (PI) and Ravi Ravichandran; 2021
4. “Decarbonization of cement production through process improvements and ecological carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) technologies”; Prasad Rangaraju (PI) and Caye Drapcho; 2022
5. “Improving Environmental Justice through A Collaborative and Trustworthy System for Hyperlocal Air Quality”; Chao Fan (PI), Andrew Metcalf, Kapil Madathil, Ashok Mishra; 2022
6. “Networking the Future of SCEEES: Understanding Professional Networks to Support Inclusion and Professional Development”; Kelly Lazar (PI), Jennifer Ogle, Andrew Metcalf, Alexander Pullen, Pam Murray-Tuite; 2023
7. “The Evolution of Waste and Byproduct Material as Reinforcement of Asphalt Mixtures”; Fabricio Leiva (PI) and Mik Carbajales-Dale; 2023
8. “Exploration of Mycelium as Sustainable Panelized Construction Material from Traditional Waste Materials”; Michael Stoner (PI), Jennifer Ogle, Mik Carbajales-Dale, M.Z. Naser, Julia Kerrigan, Kent Nilsson; 2024
