Shaping the future of business through innovation and sustainability
Overview
The Berkeley Law ESG and Open Innovation Fellowship Program for Postdoctoral Scholars is a pioneering program that combines intensive in-person learning experiences at UC Berkeley with virtual engagement and research opportunities. Designed for postdoctoral scholars with PhDs or equivalent degrees as well as highly accomplished practitioners, this program aims to advance global scholarship in sustainability and ESG principles through cross-cultural collaboration and academic excellence.
Program Structure
The program runs from January 2025 to January 2026 and consists of five stages:
- First Session: Immersion Week in Berkeley (March 2026)
- 7 days of intensive learning along with self-study
- ESG Forum
- ESG fundamentals and strategic discussions
- Campus engagement and cultural experiences
- Virtual Engagement and Research (February – July 2026)
- Monthly online faculty engagements
- Individual research project development
- Access to ESG University curriculum resources
- Second Session: Lecture Series in Shanghai
- Lecture Series by Berkeley and Jia Tong Faculty
- Third Session: Advanced Workshop in Shanghai
- 5-7 days of advanced coursework
- Research methodology discussions
- Supplementary ESG-focused courses
- Special forums and campus events
- Research Development (September – November 2026)
- Continued virtual engagement
- Research progression
- Regular academic interactions
- Final Symposium in Berkeley (January 2027)
- Scholarly work presentation
- Formal certification ceremony
- Networking with ESG professionals
- Final program celebration
Program Benefits
- Berkeley Law certificate upon completion
- Distinguished faculty mentorship
- Access to Berkeley Law’s ESG University Online Course
- Cross-cultural academic exchange
- Networking opportunities with global ESG professionals
- Silicon Valley innovation and institutional exposure
Eligibility and Cohort Size
- PhD or equivalent degree or work experience required
- Cohort size: 5-20 participants
- International scholars welcome
Program Fee and Logistics
- The fee covers all program-related academic expenses
- Participants are responsible for:
- Travel arrangements
- Accommodation
- Meals (except during program events)
- Required documentation for studying in the United States
How to Apply
Contact Berkeley Center for Law and Business at bclb@law.berkeley.edu for application details and deadlines. Applicants in China, please
contact directly to Daniela Zhang (daniela_zhang@berkeley.edu).
Program Leadership
Administered by Berkeley Law and the Berkeley Center for Law and Business under the direction of:
The University of California, Berkeley School of Law (“Berkeley Law”) is one of the world’s premier law schools, committed to advancing global scholarship through innovative educational programs