Undergraduate Research
Grant

Undergraduate Research Grant to advance
Humanity

H2H8 Undergraduate Research Grant to advance Humanity

H2H8 Association offers yearly grants for research to advance Humanity to undergraduate students in L&S Division of Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and the College of Engineering, UC Berkeley.

2026 Available Undergraduate Research Grants

Up to fifteen US$3,500 awards as stipend for a faculty sponsored or Explorer mentored research in sophomore, junior or senior year.

H2H8 Consideration in awarding H2H8 Undergraduate Grant

  • Applicant’s potential as future H2H8 member
  • Research that advances Humanity in science and engineering

2026 Application Requirements and Timeline; Deadline 2/28/2026

  1. Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
  2. Apply as freshman, sophomore or junior for next year research grant
  3. Applicant must have a faculty or Explorer sponsorship
  4. Submit online application at www.h2h8.com 1/1/2026 to 2/28/2026
  5. Zoom interview with H2H8 members March – April 2026
  6. Recommendation letter for qualified applicants April – May 2026
  7. Award announcement from MPS Division July – August 2026
  8. Award issued to grant recipients August – September 2026

Apply for Undergraduate Research Grant Application

H2H8 Pioneer Club

Grant recipients become H2H8 Explorers, and join Pioneer Club, H2H8 UCB campus community. Upon Graduation, Explorers become H2H8 alumni. H2H8 is a community for life:

  • Share experiences and activities with other Explorers, and H2H8 members
  • Build lifelong friendship with like-minded individuals
  • Provide collaboration and mentorship with other Explorers

Explorer membership continues for 3 years after completion of education through postdoc. After the stated 3 years, Explorer will either join H2H8 membership or end H2H8 Association engagement.