The California-China Climate Institute is accepting proposals for small travel and independent field research grants from University of California at Berkeley students (undergraduate or graduate) for thesis, pre-dissertation, or dissertation projects relating to China and/or U.S. (national and subnational) climate, environmental, and energy policy. 

The final research outputs, to completed during the summer of 2025, include:

• 1-2 page report with key findings
• Presentation during the Fall Semester with other grant recipients
• Blog with 1 high quality photo 

Award Amount 

We are accepting proposals for awards of: 

• Up to $7,000 to support international fieldwork and travel needs related to independent research objectives; or
• Up to $5,500 for US-based travel and research.

A maximum of 1 award will be granted per student per graduate career. 

Eligibility and Application Process

Must be a currently enrolled full-time graduate or undergraduate student at UC Berkeley. 

We are accepting applications until February 1, 2025.

To Apply: Submit the form, proposal materials, and CV here. 

Learn More 

Read about the 2024 Grant Recipients here. 

For questions, please email ccci[at]berkeley.edu