Join our global network of knowledge-generating institutions advancing the SDGs. Together, we can promote high-quality education and research collaboration for sustainable development; localize and mobilize support for the SDGs, including supporting governments in understanding and addressing the challenges of sustainable development; and launch solution initiatives, including supporting the preparation of long-term pathways.
Who can join the SDSN?
Membership in SDSN is free and open to not-for-profit institutions (not individuals). Institutions must be knowledge-generating, i.e. they must conduct research, analyses, and/or data collection, and can be universities, research institutions, foundations, or civil society groups. Members have to be involved in research and/or education to participate in the global network; they cannot just engage in advocacy or communications activities. Member institutions should have deep expertise in one or more areas related to sustainable development and commit a substantial amount of their own work towards finding and/or implementing solutions for the SDGs. They should be well-established institutions, having been in operation for over 5 years.
The SDSN and its members work closely with businesses and governments, particularly around the development and scaling up of new solutions. Businesses can become SDSN Business Partners in recognition of their contributions to the work of SDSN. For more information please contact us at [email protected]
Join a Global Network
Leverage SDSN expertise for teaching, research, and local/national sustainable development projects
Access top-tier experts and young professionals working in sustainability
Access to SDSN Mobilize, our vibrant members-only sustainable development community
Work with Us
Collaborate with the SDG Academy, SDSN Youth, SDGs Today, and SDSN TReNDS
Participate in annual SDSN events: International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) and Global Solutions Forum (GSF)
Gain access to international processes such as the UN’s General Assembly and Conference of the Parties (COP)
Advocacy & Awareness
Elevate your voice and brand to a renowned academic audience
Contribute to SDSN publications to advance policy advocacy
Participate in actions for sustainable development around the world
How to Apply?
To join the SDSN, please submit an application via our online application system. Applications are reviewed quarterly (applications received December through February are reviewed in March, applications received March through May are reviewed in June, applications received in June through August are reviewed in September, and applications received in September through November are reviewed in December) by the Networks Strategy Council. Applications received by email will not be considered.
