Preparing students for a world reshaped by AI
At a time when higher education demands innovation, Berkeley Discovery scales programs and partnerships that help students develop intellectual agility, collaborate across disciplines, tackle open-ended challenges, and apply their learning to visionary ideas.
We facilitate this work by leading innovation in the undergraduate curriculum, supporting graduate-led projects, and maintaining the Discovery Opportunities Platform — an online directory for internships, fellowships, and more. Berkeley Discovery empowers every student to graduate with confidence, having already applied their talents to real-world challenges.
Who we are
Our mission is to bridge the gap between classroom learning and practical application while fostering the pioneering mindsets required to solve multifaceted problems. Without applied learning opportunities, students may struggle to demonstrate their readiness to employers or understand how to apply their degree to innovation, research, and social change. By democratizing access to high-level research, entrepreneurship, and creative projects, we ensure every student graduates with the intellectual curiosity and resilience to succeed in the face of the constant change that defines the era of AI.
What we do
We provide the tools, networks, and opportunities students need to bridge the gap between academic curiosity and real-world impact. We achieve this by embedding research and creative practice directly into the undergraduate curriculum. Our Discovery Hubs help students apply the knowledge they gain in the classroom to real graduate-led projects. Our Discovery Opportunities Platform sources thousands of internships, fellowships, research positions, and other opportunities to help students explore career paths, build networks, and grow practical skill sets.
