The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy

The Wilkes Scholars Program enables students to explore pressing climate challenges through transformative research. Spring '24 applications accepted from Sep. 2 until October 31, 2023.

Apply to receive funding support for impactful research surrounding climate change, as well as the policy impacts. Spring '24 funding applications accepted from Sep. 15 until Nov. 15, 2023.

Designed to support all graduate students pursuing research in the areas of climate science and climate policy. Application deadline is September 15, 2023.

We invite all U students to submit their most innovative, creative, and bold ideas for tackling climate change. Submissions were due April 21, 2023.

Provides graduates and undergraduates the opportunity to present their climate science and policy research to the academic community. One-time award, $500 max.

The 2nd Annual Wilkes Climate Solutions Hackathon will be held January 26, 2024! Registration opens September 15. All U students are invited to put their passion, knowledge and teamwork toward achieving climate solutions. Thousands of dollars in cash prizes will be awarded.

The inaugural Wilkes Climate Summit was held May 16-17, 2023, at the University of Utah. It brought together Utah's leading policymakers, and nationally-recognized scientists, foundations, and innovators to discuss the most promising and cutting-edge solutions for climate change. We look forward to seeing you again next year!

The Great Salt Lake Strike Team includes researchers from the University of Utah and Utah State University working together with state leads from the Utah Department of Natural Resources and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and additional experts from other entities. Together, these entities join in a model partnership to provide timely, relevant, and high-quality data and research that help decision-makers make informed decisions about Great Salt Lake.

The Wilkes Center Speaker Series provides a welcoming venue for scientists, researchers, and policymakers to discuss challenges and solutions for the defining issue of our age - climate change. The series seeks to create a platform for distinguished researchers to share insights, to foster meaningful opportunities for dialogue and collaboration, and to enhance awareness and motivate effective policy action.