The Living Laboratory Fellowship Program for Sustainability provides Stanford students real-world sustainability leadership and project management opportunities that meaningfully advance Stanford’s operational sustainability goals. Offered in partnership with the LBRE Office of Sustainability and the Bill Lane Center for the American West, the program collaborates widely with schools, departments, and operational units across Stanford, including the Doerr School of Sustainability, O'Donohue Family Educational Farm, Residential & Dining Enterprises, and Business Affairs.
Areas of project work can include, but are not limited to: Zero Waste, Climate Action, Behavior Change, Scope 3 Emissions, Building Systems/Operations, Education & Outreach, Environmental/Social Equity and Justice, Food Systems, Data Management & Analytics, Transportation, and Land Use.
Program Support Structures:
Students in the program will be supported by Stanford staff, faculty, and fellow students and will develop project-specific advisory boards comprised of subject-matter experts and industry professionals. Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
While the Stanford community is encouraged to submit project ideas throughout the academic year here, the program accepts applications from students only during Winter and Spring Quarter for the following academic year. Applications are now being accepted for the 23-24 academic year, due by April 18, 2023. Please scroll down to the bottom to apply today.
What you will do
Gain professional, real-word experience as a sustainability leader & project manager
Meaningfully & measurably contribute to the advancement of operational sustainability goals at Stanford
Receive mentorship & advice from dedicated experts in your project field
Expand your professional network
oin a high-caliber cohort of applied student scholars helping to define and demonstrate sustainability leadership at Stanford
Eligibility and Requirements:
Fellows are expected to work 10 hours per week during the entire academic year - September - June. Some fellows may continue during the Summer as agreed upon by their mentor
Fellows are required to enroll in a complimentary course in both Fall and Winter Quarter on organizational change and project management representing 3-6 hours of work per week, or 1-2 credits