This Fall 2026, the MIT Climate Project and MIT Office of the Vice President for Energy and Climate are pleased to offer six UROP positions for faculty research projects awarded to Frontier Projects.
Learn more and apply by August 31, 2026.
In past years, the Climate Project has also collaborated with UROPs and other campus organizations such as the MIT Office of Sustainability (MITOS) to advance MIT’s climate goals across three initiatives: the Climate Resiliency project, the Decarbonization Accelerator, and the Food Systems project. These efforts often extend beyond campus, including with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, connecting student projects with local organizations to ensure real-world impact.The Climate Project collaborates with UROPs and other campus organizations such as the MIT Office of Sustainability (MITOS) to advance MIT’s climate goals. These efforts often extend beyond campus, connecting student projects with local organizations to ensure real-world impact.
Last summer, nine UROP students worked across three initiatives: the Climate Resiliency project, the Decarbonization Accelerator, and the Food Systems project.
Please check back for further updates on our work with UROP students.