Contributing to climate solutions today. Preparing to be climate leaders tomorrow.

Research Opportunities

UChiClimate Fellowships

The Institute provides students interested in conducting climate and energy research with fellowship opportunities to work with faculty.
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Bartlett Fellowships

A program of EPIC, Bartlett Fellows have the opportunity to learn about the research process from EPIC faculty or to gather “real- insights through summer internships.
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DRW Fellowships

A program of EPIC, DRW fellows have the opportunity to carry out individual research projects while also working alongside faculty to develop their research skills.
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Predoc Fellowships

A program of EPIC, predoctoral fellows have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the research process.
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UChicago at COP

The Institute strives to build future leaders in energy and climate change. That’s why we're proud to partner with UChicago Career Advancement to send delegations of students to annual international climate conferences.
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Careers & Mentoring

Internship Program

The Institute will provide UChicago students who have secured an unpaid, external summer internship in a climate-related field to apply for a stipend.
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Career Series

A monthly series where UChicago students can learn from alumni about what it's like to work in energy, the environment and climate change.
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Career Fair

Each year, the Institute hosts a Climate & Energy Career Fair that welcomes top companies and organizations to the University of Chicago.
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Work in Climate

Looking for a job or internship? Here’s a collection of opportunities from inside and outside the University of Chicago.
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Energy & Climate Club

An undergraduate student group fostering the climate community on campus through a speaker series, field trips, and other programming.
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On-Campus Programs

Climate Case Competition

UChicago students can participate in an annual competition to critically investigate a modern-day climate problem posed by a competition partner.
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Green Fund

A grant program to provide students with the opportunity to devise projects that can improve campus sustainability and reduce the University's environmental impact.
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Environmental Frontiers

A program that allows students to conduct research projects to advance UChicago's sustainability goals.
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Lunch & Learn

A weekly lunch for all students and young researchers to share their research and learn about a wide variety of climate and energy research topics.
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Alumni Community

The Institute's alumni community provides those working in climate-related careers with the opportunity to network with peers and become mentors to UChicago students.
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Courses & Programs

UChicago offers degree programs, non-degree programs, and stand-alone courses related to climate change, the environment and energy for undergraduate and graduate students.
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Stay Updated

The Institute offers students a three-times weekly news digest of the top climate headlines around the world, as well as a weekly newsletter providing a one-stop shop for all campus climate news and events, off-campus news and events, and internship/job opportunities. Sign up!
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