Opportunities Database
The SRC welcomes opportunity submissions related to sustainability from any organization. These can include fellowships, internships, jobs, research, grant or stipend funding, and any other opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and recent alumni. If you have questions about what qualifies, please reach out at sustainability-center@uci.edu
Ph.D. Fellowships in Climate Change & Environmental Justice
Organization: UCI CLIMATE Justice Initiative
Description:
The UC Irvine CLIMATE Justice Initiative, based in the Department of Earth System Science (ESS), and the Research Justice Shop are recruiting current and incoming UCI Ph.D. students for our 2024-2025 graduate fellowships in climate change, environmental justice, & community-engaged research. Fellows will join the second cohort of our NSF-funded training program, which seeks to develop a Cultural, Learning, and Institutional Model to Accelerate Transformations for Environmental Justice (CLIMATE Justice). These fully-funded fellowships are open to current and incoming UCI PhD students in any discipline with research interests in climate change and environmental justice. Note that we especially encourage applications from PhD students in ESS and related STEM departments. The fellowship period runs for 2 years (Sept. 1, 2024 – August 31, 2026), with the majority of requirements in Year 1, and includes one-year of full funding, including fees.
The PhD Fellowship will include:
Cross-disciplinary and justice-centered approaches to addressing climate change impacts, adaptation, and solutions
Courses and workshops on community-engaged research practices and environmental justice
Work closely with community partners to co-design and conduct team-based projects that address environmental justice issues (our partners include Orange County Environmental Justice, Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples, GREEN-MPNA, and Crystal Cove Conservancy).
Tailored professional development & career training
Guidance by a diverse network of mentors
Becoming part of a diverse and multi-disciplinary community of students, researchers, faculty, and staff dedicated to centering social and environmental justice in climate change research.
The CLIMATE Justice initiative strives to foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We strongly encourage applications from members of historically marginalized communities.
Postbacc Fellowships in Climate Change in Environmental Justice
Organization: UCI CLIMATE Justice Initiative
Description:
We are excited to announce that the NSF-funded UCI Climate Justice Initiative based in the Dept. of Earth System Science, in partnership with the UCI Research Justice Shop, is recruiting six recent college graduates for paid one-year postbaccalaureate fellowships (~$53k/year) focused on climate change, environmental justice, and community-engaged research. This opportunity is open to recent BA or BS recipients (class of 23 or 24) in any discipline, though those from geoscience and related STEM disciplines are especially encouraged to apply! The program will run from September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025 (and again each year through at least 2027!). Applications are due May 1, 2024. Please be aware that while this opportunity is open to recent graduates from across the US, unfortunately campus housing and relocation costs are not (currently) provided for postbac fellows, though we take every effort to provide fellows with information needed to relocate and secure housing in the area.
CLIMATE Justice Postbac Fellows will:
Learn new technical skills and gain hands-on research experience with UCI faculty who are working on cutting-edge climate research.
Work closely with community partners to co-design and conduct team-based projects that address environmental justice issues (our partners include Orange County Environmental Justice, Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples, GREEN-MPNA, and Crystal Cove Conservancy).
Attend workshops and classes on environmental justice and community-engaged research methods.
Be guided by a diverse network of mentors.
Participate in professional development activities designed to help you achieve your career goals, whether that be entering the job market or pursuing graduate studies.
Be part of a diverse and multi-disciplinary community of students, researchers, faculty, and staff dedicated to centering social and environmental justice in climate change research.
Receive a Certificate in Climate Change and Environmental justice upon completion of the one-year program.
The CLIMATE Justice initiative strives to foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We strongly encourage applications from members of historically marginalized communities, and graduates from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). We also encourage applications from those who have had limited opportunities to participate in research or professional development activities during their undergraduate studies.
Climate Resilience UC-Wide Course
Organization: University of California
Description:
This Spring quarter, UC Irvine is offering a pioneering course on Climate Resilience. In this course, students will gain invaluable resilience skills, including mindfulness meditation, to navigate and build a meaningful future amidst the climate crisis and interrelated global crises. The course fills a critical gap in climate education and well-being. It integrates the science of personal and social resilience, climate change action, and mindfulness practices, fostering a sense of belonging, empowerment, and self-efficacy through actionable projects.
Magnolia Agriscience Community Center (MACC) Spring Internship
Organization: UCI Science Project
Description:
Passionate about environmental justice and sustainable agriculture? Join us as an intern with the UCI Science Project at the Magnolia Agriscience Community Center (MACC) in Anaheim, CA this spring quarter 2024! Earn up to 2 independent study course units or 4 social ecology field program units while engaging in educational fieldwork. Dedicate just one 4-hour shift per week to make a meaningful impact. Choose between Tuesday (8:30 am – 12:30 pm) and Wednesday (8:30 am – 12:30 pm) shifts to suit your schedule.
Cool Block 2024
Organization: EarthReps – UCI Housing Sustainability
Description:
Cool Block teams begin with a block leader – a volunteer who is ready to make changes in their residential community along with 5-8 neighbors. At the start of the program, teams work to change habits within their home. By the end of the program, the team is working together on actions that will impact their block, neighborhood, city, and planet.
The Cool Block program consists of seven topics over 8 workshops: smart energy usage, sustainable energy sources, sustainable transportation, eat green & waste less, smart water usage, community & learning, and resiliency. Each Irvine Cool Block team will participate in workshops on these topics and commit to taking actions to reduce environmental impacts. Together your block will become more planet friendly, disaster resilient, and develop a strong sense of community.