The Clinic partners with community-based organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and public agencies to work on innovative solutions to Metro Detroit's most pressing sustainability-related challenges. Every project we support is rooted in community-identified priorities and aligned with one or more of the Clinic's five Focus Areas: 

  • Environmental, Energy, and Water Justice

  • Housing and Neighborhoods

  • Sustainability and Climate Action 

  • Green Infrastructure and Watershed Management

  • Circular Economy

Partner with UsClinic team poses with Clinic client, Juan Shannon of the Parker Village Foundation outside of its solar-powered greenhouse.

  • We're accepting partnership requests for Summer/Fall 2026. Fill out the Intake Form, and we'll connect with you to discuss partnership opportunities.
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Project Types and What You'll Receive

Clinic-supported Capstone (18 months)

Clinic Capstone Projects are our most comprehensive offering, ideal for organizations tackling long-term, complex sustainability challenges. You will be assigned to an interdisciplinary team of up to five graduate students from the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) and a faculty advisor dedicated to providing specialized support and tangible deliverables. 

Project Overview:

  • Duration: ~18 months

  • Team: Up to 5 SEAS graduate students and a faculty advisor

  • Interest Form Due: August 1

  • Project Launch: January 

  • Up to 2 project proposals per organization per year

Community Resilience Project (Up to 12 months)

Community Resilience Projects offer shorter-term collaboration with up to 12 months of specialized support. Unlike Master's Capstone Projects, they do not have the same graduation requirements, offering a more flexible project design that can be responsive to emerging community needs. 

Project Overview:

  • Duration: <12 months 

  • Rolling applications accepted year-round

  • Submission is open to community partners, faculty, and students

  • Ideal for testing ideas, piloting new initiatives, or supplementing existing programs 

Sustainability Assistance (Up to 100 hours)

Sustainability Assistance Projects offer up to 100 hours of rolling, rapid-response technical assistance, providing Clinic partners with the technical expertise to meet their immediate needs. 

Project Overview:

  • Duration: Up to 100 hours
  • Rolling applications accepted year-round
  • Submission is open to community partners, faculty, and students
  • Ideal for organizations seeking short-term targeted help 
FAQs
Is the Clinic accepting new clients?

We're accepting partnership requests for Summer/Fall 2026. Fill out the Intake Form, and we'll connect with you to discuss partnership opportunities.

Where is the Clinic located?

The Clinic is located in the Julian C. Madison Building, 1420 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI 48226.