UC GLOBAL FOOD INITIATIVE

Successful applicants will serve during the 2022-2023 academic year. The fellowship recipient will receive an honorarium of up to $3,000. Depending on the research project, the recipient will have access to computational resources (computer and computing facility resources), a desk, lab or field instrumentation, and work space, and will receive training in techniques, applications and equipment.

Fellowship Participant Expectations

It is expected that UC President’s Global Food Initiative Student Fellowship participants will work in close collaboration with Berkeley Lab staff to carry out innovative research related to the UC Global Food Initiative. In addition, participants will present posters at a UC system wide symposium in July 2024 (date to be determined).

Berkeley Lab accepts applications from University of California undergraduates and graduate students (18 years or older). Applicants must be enrolled in one of the 10 University of California campuses at the time of application. Please note: Berkeley Lab is part of the federally supported U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory system. Therefore some applicants may require special processing that may impact the ability for the candidate to begin the project on time.

Selection Criteria and Process

Candidates will be selected based on eligibility and applicant statements. The overriding consideration of the selection committee will be initiative and promise demonstrated by the candidate.

Applicants must first identify a Berkeley Lab mentor and are welcome to reach out to Peter Nico, Berkeley Lab UC GFI Program Lead, for assistance in identifying a suitable mentor.

The applicant must then complete this application form which includes:

• Statement of related experience and skills

• Description of the proposed project (short, e.g 500 words or less)

• Name of Berkeley Lab Mentor