Deadline: November 5, 2025
Amazon Science has officially announced the Sustainability Call for Proposals — Fall 2025, a part of the Amazon Research Awards (ARA) program. This initiative invites innovative research ideas focused on developing data-driven solutions for device sustainability, with the goal of reducing environmental impacts during both the manufacturing and use phases of electronic devices.
The Sustainability Call for Proposals — Fall 2025 emphasizes scalable, measurable, and impactful research that supports sustainable device production, supply chain optimization, and energy-efficient device use.
Focus Area: Data-Driven Solutions for Device Sustainability
Amazon is seeking proposals that contribute to the reduction of environmental footprints across device life cycles. The core aim is to support groundbreaking research that uses data science, machine learning, and environmental analytics to:
- Optimize manufacturing processes.
- Improve supply chain efficiency.
- Enhance the use-phase sustainability of devices.
- Develop measurable methods for carbon and energy reduction.
Projects should demonstrate quantifiable carbon abatement and propose innovative methodologies that can be adopted at scale by the industry. Proposals that utilize AWS tools and machine learning models are particularly encouraged.
Key Dates and Timeline
| Stage | Date / Deadline |
|---|---|
| Submission Period | October 1, 2025 – November 5, 2025 (11:59 PM PT) |
| Notification of Decisions | February 2026 |
Applicants are encouraged to prepare early and ensure compliance with all requirements before the deadline.
Funding and Award Details
Successful applicants under the Amazon Research Awards: Sustainability Call for Proposals — Fall 2025 will receive:
- Up to USD 100,000 in unrestricted funds.
- Up to USD 40,000 in AWS promotional credits.
The funds are structured as one-time gifts and should not include institutional overhead or administrative costs.
Eligibility and Submission Requirements
Applicants must comply with the general eligibility guidelines of the Amazon Research Awards (ARA). Each proposal must include:
- A detailed description of the project’s innovation and sustainability focus.
- A clear research plan, including methodology and implementation strategy.
- The expected sustainability impact, highlighting carbon footprint or greenhouse gas reduction metrics.
- Reference to international standards and methodologies such as Environmental Product Footprints (EPD) or Environmental Declarations when applicable.
- Plans for open-source contributions, including datasets, tools, or models developed.
- A statement on how AWS technologies or ML tools will support or enhance the research.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will undergo expert review by specialists in machine learning, life-cycle assessment (LCA), and sustainability. Evaluation will be based on:
- Magnitude and immediacy of environmental or carbon impact.
- Practicality and scalability of the proposed solution.
- Scientific rigor and feasibility of the approach.
- Potential for wide industry adoption and measurable outcomes.
- Commitment to openness, such as sharing data, tools, and methodologies.
Expectations for Award Recipients
Awardees are expected to:
- Acknowledge the Amazon Research Award in all related publications, media releases, and project communications.
- Provide regular updates, including publications, datasets, code, or reports, to the ARA team.
- Collaborate on public-facing materials to promote visibility of the funded work.
- Share outcomes that can contribute to the broader scientific and sustainability community.
Why Apply
The Sustainability Call for Proposals — Fall 2025 offers researchers an opportunity to advance sustainability through technology while leveraging Amazon’s resources and global reach. This program encourages meaningful contributions toward a more sustainable, energy-efficient, and low-carbon future in device innovation and production.
How to Apply
Researchers and institutions can apply through the official Amazon Science portal. The submission process requires compliance with all proposal and documentation standards.
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