Fung Fellowship at UC Berkeley

Fung Fellowship at UC Berkeley The Fung Fellowship brings together students from 25+ majors, from arts to STEM, innovating to address pressing societal challenges.

Join our interdisciplinary community of problem solvers designing a more equitable and sustainable future. Philanthropist, entrepreneur, and ‘resident troublemaker’ Coleman Fung has never been one to be confined by the status quo. After pushing the boundaries of innovation and engineering with the successful establishment of the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership in 2010, Coleman was once a

gain ready to rework the UC Berkeley student experience. With Coleman’s vision for revolutionizing undergraduate education, the Fung Fellowship launched in fall of 2016, in collaboration with the School of Public Health and College of Engineering. Coleman sought to create an undergraduate program that embodies the real world and engages students to drive their learning opportunities. The fellowship offers a sustained tech+ experience with students working in interdisciplinary teams alongside community and industry partners. Throughout the fellowship, fellows develop as leaders and innovators as they design breakthrough technology solutions to society’s most pressing health and conservation challenges. In 2020, the fellowship launched a new track in conservation, partnering with the Rausser College of Natural Resources and the Blue Oak Ranch Reserve, part of UC Berkeley’s Natural Reserve System.

Thank you to Christopher Schaefbauer from Pinterest for speaking to our Fung Fellows!Guest lectures are just one of the ...
04/05/2026

Thank you to Christopher Schaefbauer from Pinterest for speaking to our Fung Fellows!

Guest lectures are just one of the many reasons that make the Fung Fellowship what it is, offering opportunities for our students to learn through meaningful experiences.

03/26/2026

We believe that the best solutions come from diverse perspectives. Our program is designed for undergraduate students who want to apply their skills to real-world problems in health and sustainability.

In this short clip, Fung Fellowship leaders Jennifer and Priyanka break down the program format and describe the unique community we’re building at UC Berkeley.

Calling all designers, technologists, and social advocates, or anyone who loves big thinking, and cares about the future - this program is for you.

We are practitioners of innovation, striving to solve important problems through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Are you the next Fung Fellow?

You can learn more here: https://funginstitute.berkeley.edu/fung-fellows/?utm_source=fb-post&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=&utm_term=ff-fall-26&utm_content=video

Think you need to be an engineer to work on big societal problems? Think again.The Fung Fellowship is a unique program c...
03/24/2026

Think you need to be an engineer to work on big societal problems? Think again.

The Fung Fellowship is a unique program created by UC Berkeley's Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership to bring together engineering and non-engineering undergraduates from across campus and disciplines at Berkeley Engineering.

Applications for Fall 2026 are currently open (through April 5). Apply here: https://funginstitute.berkeley.edu/fung-fellows/?utm_source=video&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebook&utm_term=flagship-video

Watch the video to learn more about our program: https://youtu.be/xxfoitQyfXo

The Fung Fellowship is a unique program created by the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership to bring together engineering and non-engineering undergradu...

Curious about applying design and innovation principles to solve real-world problems in health or sustainability? Lookin...
02/10/2026

Curious about applying design and innovation principles to solve real-world problems in health or sustainability? Looking for a place to work with individuals from different majors and make an impact? Join the Fall 2026 Fung Fellowship!

Through a 3-unit lab + lecture course, Fung Fellows utilize an experiential learning process focused on collaboration, design, interdisciplinary tactics, and emerging technology to tackle challenges in health and sustainability affecting local communities.

Next Steps:
📚 Learn more about the program at: fungfellows.berkeley.edu
🗣️ RSVP for an info session: bit.ly/FFInfoFa26
📝 Sign up for our interest form: bit.ly/FFInterestFa26
🌱 Access our application: bit.ly/FFAppFa26
📅 Deadline to apply: Sunday, April 5, at 11:59pm PT

02/06/2026

“I think the Fung Fellowship kind of empowered me to figure out my future career.”

Hear from Team Ripple reflect on their experience as part of the Fung Fellowship program at UC Berkeley, including challenges they faced and lessons they learned.

Final countdown! ⏰ Applications for the Spring 2026 Fung Fellowship are due TONIGHT, December 21, at 11:59pm PT!Don't mi...
12/21/2025

Final countdown! ⏰ Applications for the Spring 2026 Fung Fellowship are due TONIGHT, December 21, at 11:59pm PT!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to form a community of like-minded problem solvers in health or sustainability and work with community and industry partners on real-world challenges.

Make a difference and apply at: bit.ly/FFSp26App

Hello! We know that our December 14 application deadline came and went during a chaotic time of year. With studying and ...
12/15/2025

Hello! We know that our December 14 application deadline came and went during a chaotic time of year. With studying and exam prep, it's easy for things to slip through the cracks - like applying to the Spring 2026 Fung Fellowship.

So, we've decided to extend our application deadline for another week. If you were hoping to apply for the Fung Fellowship and time got away from you, you've got a second chance!

Our extended, final deadline is Sunday, December 21 at 11:59pm PT.
Apply: bit.ly/FFSp26App

Join our community of innovators and tackle real-world challenges in sustainability and health alongside a network of community and industry partners. We’d love to have you join us.

12/12/2025

Applications for the Spring 2026 Fung Fellowship are due this Sunday, Dec 14 at 11:59 pm PT. Check the link in our bio for more info.

We had a great time at our Fung Fellowship Alumni Panel, where alumni helped our current Fung Fellows by sharing career ...
12/10/2025

We had a great time at our Fung Fellowship Alumni Panel, where alumni helped our current Fung Fellows by sharing career advice and refining their interview skills.

Thank you to everyone who made this such an engaging event!

Applications for the Spring 2026 Fung Fellowship are open now:
📚 Learn more: fungfellows.berkeley.edu
📝 Access the application: https://bit.ly/FFSp26App
⏰ Deadline to apply: Sunday, December 14, at 11:59 pm PT

"It was really just sort of that moment of satisfaction for me knowing that I actually did something."Hear from Akhil Ve...
12/05/2025

"It was really just sort of that moment of satisfaction for me knowing that I actually did something."

Hear from Akhil Venkatesh, a senior at UC Berkeley, as he discusses his experience as a Fung Fellow on the Health + Tech track and how the program allowed him to make a real-world impact.

🎥 Watch now:

Akhil was surprised by the emphasis on human-centered design, and is carrying those principles forward with him. As a data science and economics major, he re...

Applying to the Spring 2026 Fung Fellowship and want to learn more about our program? Watch a recording of our info sess...
11/25/2025

Applying to the Spring 2026 Fung Fellowship and want to learn more about our program? Watch a recording of our info session from last week: youtu.be/oA_T-aoLHbw

In our info session recording, we go over topics such as program details, examples of design projects, and application information, so you can apply with confidence!

Your next steps:
📝 Sign up for our interest form: bit.ly/FFInterestSp26
👥 Access the application: bit.ly/FFSp26App
📆 Deadline to apply for the Spring 2026 Fung Fellowship: Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 11:59pm PT

The Fung Fellowship is a unique opportunity for UC Berkeley juniors and seniors to create impact-driven solutions to address real-world challenges in sustain...

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