Break Into Climate Tech is a unique program designed to empower students with limited lab experience to launch successful careers in climate technology. Through a 5-week paid training program followed by undergraduate academic research, they will gain essential experimental knowledge and skills that will make them highly competitive candidates for paid climate tech internships at Bakar Labs tenant startups and other companies, through a partnership with the QWEST program.

To learn more about the program, contact Director of Workforce Development Noem Noiwangklang.

Apply to the Program

Applications are welcome through Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Structure

1. Application Submission: Interested/qualified students can apply to be a part of Break Into Climate Tech.
2. Training (paid): Hands-on training over a 5-week period from starting in early February (~5 hours per week).
3. Academic Research Experience (paid): Post-training, students will be matched with UCB labs for the spring through summer semesters to provide real-world scientific experience.
4. Internship at Bakar Labs tenant startups and other companies (paid): Fully-trained candidates can apply for an internship at Bakar Labs tenants or other companies for 6 months.

Benefits

Skill Enhancement: Learn academic and company research cultures as well as cutting-edge experimental techniques and skills.

Network: Get paired with renowned academic labs and Bay Area biotechnology companies.

Financial Support: Fully funded by the program, with no financial burden on students.

Competitive Edge: Increase your chances of landing a long-term paid research role in the biotechnology/pharma industry.

Who Should Apply?

This program is open to UC Berkeley students who:

• Have a passion for solving problems in human health and the environment while advancing knowledge of scientific research.
• Have responsibilities to support the financial costs of their education.
• Are committed to investing time towards advancing scientific knowledge and experience with opportunities for both immediate and potentially long-term professional development.