Research Program

Haas Scholars Program

Location

California, United States

Level of study

Undergraduate

Cycle

2026/2027

Entry ID PR-60433

At a glance

The Haas Scholars Program at the University of California, Berkeley, offers a unique opportunity for twenty academically talented undergraduates with financial need to engage in a year-long, research-intensive capstone project. This program supports projects that culminate in a senior thesis, creative project, or field study, fostering an interdisciplinary community of scholars.

The Haas Scholars Program provides up to $14,800 in financial support, individualized mentoring from UC Berkeley faculty, seminars, and workshops to assist in the research and writing process. Scholars have the opportunity to present their work at a program-specific academic conference and receive assistance with graduate school and fellowship applications.

Who can apply

  • Applicants must be undergraduate students at UC Berkeley expecting to graduate in Fall 2025 or Spring/Summer 2026.
  • A minimum UC Berkeley GPA of 3.450 is required.
  • Applicants must be eligible to receive need-based financial aid, with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of less than $26,000.
  • A sincere commitment and ability to be part of an interdisciplinary senior capstone experience and build a mutually supportive cohort.
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

Email: haas_scholars@berkeley.edu

University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, CA 94720 United States

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