Fellowships
Breaking the Barriers to Climate. Your Launchpad into Climate Tech.
Penn doesn't have any on-campus recruiting (OCR) for climate innovation, making it difficult to break into climate. We aim to change that. Through our fellowships program, students apply to work with cutting-edge climate startups/companies, gaining exposure, hands-on experience, and connections to the broader climate space while delivering value to companies.
Program Details
PCV offers 2 tracks for students:
Consulting
- Groups of 4-5 students work on a semester-long project for a climate tech startup/company
- Each group is has 1 project lead responsible for liaising between PCV, the company, and the team
- Projects are diverse and could include anything from software development to design and business development
- Applications involve a written application and an interview with PCV
Fast-Track Internships:
- 1-2 students are selected to work closely with a founder in the climate space
- Founders tell us what kind of skills and support they’re looking for, but specific projects and commitments are discussed between you and the founder
- Minimum 10 weeks commitment
- Applications involve a written application, an interview with PCV, and an interview with the founder
Please note that this program is separate from our leadership team. While leadership is a minimum year-long commitment, our Fellowships program is a semester long commitment - your commitment is tied to your project. We do this because our selection of projects varies greatly and may require completely different skills cohort to cohort. However, as a consultant and intern participating in our Fellowships program, you will have access to our Discord/all internal happenings/alum network, be invited to all socials and internal activities, and find a lifelong community of students passionate about climate, technology, and innovation.
Fall 2021 Projects and Partners
Consulting
Research into project finance and energy
Carbon capture + decarbonization of steam energy system
Business development on circular economy
Assessing supply chain emissions
Direct air capture (DAC) factory planning + design
Internships
FAQ's
What’s the time commitment like?
- Consulting: 4-5 hrs / wk for 1 semester
- Internship: determined by you and the founder
What are the projects like?
- Projects depend on the companies we partner with and their needs. We do our best to source projects that span a range of disciplines, but there are no set rules on what projects we end up offering.
What’s the application process like?
- Consulting: Initial written application → second round in-person or Zoom interview with PCV → decision
- Fast-Track Internship: Initial written application → second round in-person or Zoom interview with PCV → final round interview with founder → decision
When will applications be released?
- Fall 2021 applications will be released August 31!
Can I apply for multiple consulting projects and/or internships?
- Yes, however, you will only be assigned to one opportunity based on which opportunity fits the best with your interests!.
Are you a company interested in partnering with us?
If you're a company interested in partnering with us, we'd love to hear from you! Please email pennclimateventures@gmail.com with "Fellowships Company Partnership" in the subject field and we'll get back to you shortly.