Research Planning
The Legislature created the Board’s research program in 1971 and identified it as an integral part of an effective air pollution control program. With the mandate as its foundation, the program encompasses all aspects of air pollution. CARB’s research program continues to play an important role in meeting the challenges of increasingly stringent federal air quality standards and long-term climate goals, and serves as the foundation for effective regulatory decisions.
More about this program
Research Comment Portal
CARB is now collecting comments and concepts from the public to guide Research Program priorities for funding year 2023-2024. Please visit the comment portal landing page for more information, an informational video and links to various resources. Submit your comment and/or concept using our survey. To be considered for funding year 2023-2024, comments and concepts must be received by June 15, 2022.
Approved at the March 25, 2021 Board hearing
Final pre-proposal due August 5, 2022
Over 50 years of sponsored research contracts