UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Climate Futures Fellowship

This fellowship connects research on climate, energy and environmental issues with policy and public impact. Fellows undertake a mentored research project and an impact-focused capstone while joining interdisciplinary training, retreats and peer-support activities. The programme develops skills in policy translation, public communication, community engagement and research leadership. It provides salary and benefits plus a $6,000 research-support stipend. Core programme activities last one year, with possible extension if funds permit. Applicants use the UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship application, select Berkeley and opt into Climate Futures under Special Opportunities. Recommendation and mentor letters are due 1 December 2026.

PhD or other terminal degree completed by fellowship start; priority for applicants within one year of degree completion and with limited postdoctoral experience. A Berkeley tenured associate/full professor other than the dissertation adviser must agree to mentor before application. US employment authorization is required. Fellows reside at Berkeley, conduct full-time research and attend programme activities.