The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society brings together all members of our campus community to address society鈥檚 most challenging problems, particularly in the areas of energy, health, and the environment. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, initiatives, courses, and events, we enhance Boston College鈥檚 rich history of working across disciplines to develop new knowledge that makes a real-world impact.

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COP 29, UN Climate Change Conference, attended by Boston College students, staff, and faculty, in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 11-22 November, 2024. (l-r) Ahmed鈥� Ferjani Emma鈥� Villegas Grace鈥� Boyer Tommy (TJ) Frohlichstein Molly鈥� Dugan Michaila鈥� Peters Korinna鈥� Garfield Avneet鈥� Hira Jesse Swann-Quinn Praveen Kumar

COP30 applications are open

The application is now open for Boston College faculty and students to join the University鈥檚 official delegation to COP30, the 30th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), taking place in Bel茅m, Brazil from November 10鈥�21, 2025. 香蕉秀鈥檚 participation includes preparatory programming and serves as a platform to engage in climate-focused dialogue.

The selection committee seeks applicants with academic or professional interests in climate change, sustainability, and related social and health impacts. Diversity of disciplines and perspectives will also be considered. The application process includes two rounds: a short essay and CV/resume due May 18, followed by a second round of essays for selected candidates, due July 9.听Final decisions will be communicated around the end of August 2025.听

For questions, contact Kaley McCarty at mccaraid@bc.edu.

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