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.
2025 Available Undergraduate Research Grants
Up to twelve US$3,500 awards as stipend for a faculty or Explorer mentor/faculty sponsored research in sophomore, junior or senior year.
H2H8 Consideration in awarding H2H8 Undergraduate Grant
- Applicant’s potential as future H2H8 member
- Some examples of research that advances Humanity
- Advances human knowledge in science
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning
- Climate change earth preservation, space exploration
- Advancement in engineering and technology
Application Requirements and 2025 Timeline; Deadline 2/28/2025
- Applicant must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Apply as freshman, sophomore or junior for next year research grant
- Applicant must have a faculty or Explorer sponsorship
- Submit online application at www.h2h8.com 1/1/2025 to 2/28/2025
- Zoom interview with H2H8 charter members February – April 2025
- Faculty recommendation letter required for qualified faculty sponsored applicants April – May 2025
- Award announcement from Dean, MPS Division July 2025
- Award issued to grant recipients August – October 2025
H2H8 Pioneer Club
Grant recipients become H2H8 Explorers, and join H2H8 Pioneer Club to engage with H2H8 Association. H2H8 Pioneer Club is a community for life
- Share experiences and activities with other Explorers, and H2H8 members
- Build lifelong friendship with like-minded individuals
- Provide learning and support through life challenges
- Celebrate members’ achievements in advancing Humanity
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.