A second cohort of UChicago undergraduates gained new expertise, experiences and perspectives with the Institute’s India Summer Fellows Program in July 2026.
A joint collaboration between the University of Chicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and Career Advancement, the India Summer Fellows Program is an intensive experiential program based at Ahmedabad University. Participants gain first-hand exposure to the unique challenges and opportunities India faces while balancing climate change, energy demand and economic growth.
Agenda
• Orientation in Delhi: July 2-3
• Ahmedabad Curriculum at Ahmedabad University: July 6-17
• Climate Career Trek in Delhi: July 20-22
Photo Gallery
The full cohort of UChicago and AU students gather at Ahmedabad University.
A student gets up close with the bees at Project Adopt a Queen.
A member of Project Adopt a Queen discusses the organization with Fellows.
Fellows visit the High Level Committee on Urban Planning.
Fellows work together at Ahmedabad University.
Fellows explore Ahmedabad University.
The cohort visits the Self-Employed Women's Organization (SEWA).
Fellows explore products created at SEWA.
Fellows discuss in groups at Ahmedabad University.
The Fellows arrive at Ahmedabad University for the classroom portion of the program.
The cohort arrives at the UChicago Centre in Delhi for orientation.
2026 Fellows
