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NU Impact Foundation opens Global Sustainability Challenge to Central Asia students
The competition, run with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, accepts bachelor's, master's and PhD students from any discipline. Applications close on 22 November 2026.
Tokhum AI · 1 min read · reviewed by Leyla
Key facts
- NU Impact Foundation runs the Global Sustainability Challenge 2026-2027.
- It was developed with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
- Open to bachelor's, master's and PhD students across Central Asia.
- Tracks are Sustainable Energy and Adaptation & Resilience.
- Applications close on 22 November 2026 at globalsustainabilitychallenge.org.
NU Impact Foundation is accepting applications for the Global Sustainability Challenge 2026-2027, a competition it developed with the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and partner universities, according to a post on the Techstars Uzbekistan Telegram channel.
The competition is open to students across Central Asia enrolled in bachelor's, master's or PhD programmes, and it accepts candidates from all academic disciplines.
Participants work in one of two areas: Sustainable Energy, or Adaptation and Resilience.
The prize pool is over $35,000. The organisers describe the competition as a route to international exposure for student projects.
The application deadline is 22 November 2026. Applications are submitted at globalsustainabilitychallenge.org.
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