Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy
The Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy draws on experts and resources across campus in the pursuit of sustainable, secure and affordable energy for all. Stanford Precourt is the focal point at Stanford University for scholars, business leaders, policymakers and others seeking solutions to the world's most difficult energy challenges. Founded in 2010, the institute aims to develop the creativity, collaboration, learning, and leadership needed for the global energy transformation. The institute also sponsors several student courses and an interdisciplinary postdoctoral program.
ABOUT THE PRECOURT INSTITUTE
Stanford Precourt plays a key role in connecting the new school with Stanford’s other six schools for interdisciplinary research and education.
The institute and its 14 constituent initiatives, centers, and programs fund research across campus with the potential to solve the toughest energy challenges.
The institute sponsors several student courses and an interdisciplinary postdoctoral program, and it supports Stanford students interested in energy.
The institute also hosts many educational efforts centrally and within its initiatives and centers.
RESEARCH AREAS