Universitas 21 is a network of research-intensive universities that empowers its members to share excellence, collaborate across borders, and nurture global knowledge exchange. As a UC Davis student, you have access to a variety of competitions, research awards, and international opportunities within the network.
U21 Sustainable Micro Internships
U21 Sustainable Micro Internships – Virtual two-week project-based internships related to a UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) challenge. Work with students from across the globe, sharing knowledge and expertise while immersing yourself in a commercial organization.
U21 Global Citizenship Leadership Development
U21 Global Citizenship Leadership Development – Connect, learn, and discuss global issues in a cohort of 2,000 students from around the world. Students will develop skills needed to thrive in the 21st century while tackling some of the world’s most pressing problems outlined in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
U21 PwC Innovation Challenge
U21 PwC Innovation Challenge – Submit a 3-minute video entry addressing a question posed by a globally-focused organization, and compete to win a variety of prizes such as all expense-paid international trips and career coaching.
U21 Three Minute Thesis Competition
U21 Three Minute Thesis Competition – Develop academic, presentation, and research communication skills by explaining your research to an intelligent, but non-specialist, audience, to win up to $2,500.
U21 International Opportunities for Students
U21 International Opportunities for Students – Search a database of programs in different countries, fields of study, durations, and levels of study taking place at U21-affiliated campuses and locations.
U21 Graduate Collaborative Research Awards
U21 Graduate Collaborative Research Awards – Obtain financial support to conduct cross-disciplinary research with other universities in the U21 network. Up to $30,000 available in funding.
U21 Early Career Researcher Workshops
U21 Early Career Researcher Workshops – Participate in a unique series of workshops committed to enhancing international networking and encouraging collaborative research for those in the early stages of their career.