EcoRAMP Undergraduate Research Opportunities
EcoRAMP Undergraduate Research Opportunities
The Ecopreneurial Research for Accelerating Market Pathfinding (EcoRAMP) program offers an experiential learning opportunity for Stanford undergraduates to work with a research team on an active Sustainability Accelerator project. Throughout the engagement, the student will learn about both the development of sustainable solutions and the approaches for their externalization for real-world impact. At the end of the quarter, the student will deliver a short presentation highlighting their key learnings. This program is funded by Stanford Ecopreneurship and the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator.
Term: The student will work 40 hours per week for a minimum of one quarter. There is a possibility of extension to subsequent quarters based on project needs, approval from project lead, and funding availability.
Stipend: The student will receive a $8,500 stipend for the quarter. By accepting an EcoRAMP position in the summer quarter, you confirm that you are dedicating a standard full-time commitment of roughly 40 hours per week for 10 weeks to your project. You are required to be physically on campus for the duration of your project, though you may work with your team to determine an appropriate work schedule.
Financial Aid Disclaimer: Stipends, prizes, or awards to students who are receiving other forms of financial aid for any purpose are a form of financial assistance and may require adjustment to your scholarship eligibility and/or adjustment to your overall cost of attendance. Summer participation typically should not affect your financial aid, but you should verify by contacting Financial Aid directly prior to applying to ensure you are fully informed.
Eligibility: Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are in good academic standing are eligible for this position. Co-terms who have not had their undergraduate degree conferred and are in their first 4 years or 12 quarters of attendance are eligible for this position. If you apply despite being ineligible, you will not be paid, and your role may be terminated.
Application: Please see the summer quarter project opportunities listed below. Application deadline is May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm PST.
For any questions about the EcoRAMP program, reach out to Connor Owens (connorowens@stanford.edu)
Climate Adaptation 1. [CA-0127-Markus-1] Socioculturally resonant, people-centered solutions for wildfire prevention and governance.
2. [CA-0144-Openshaw-25] Scaling reflective roofs as a heat adaptation strategy in climate sensitive coastal informal settlements.
Electricity and Grid 1. [EG-Fellow-Henry-25] AI-driven degradation analytics for grid-scale energy storage.
2. [EG-Fellow-Jacob-25] MZOCC (Micro-Zonal Occupant-Centric Control) MZOCC creates sustainable and personalized workspaces by using IoT and AI-based occupant behavior models. By aligning HVAC use with real-time needs, it delivers air-conditioning only to occupied micro-zones, slashing energy wastage and boosting productivity for a greener, smarter office.
Greenhouse Gas Removal 1. [GHG-0013-Micheli-2024] Building the foundation for ocean alkalinity enhancement in the Monterey Bay: Community engagement to mesocosm experiments.
2. [GHG-0023-Willenbring-3] Unearthing a low-risk natural climate solution.
Planetary Intelligence 1. [PI-0170-Leape-25] Ocean Data Commons — Ask the ocean anything. We're building tools that bring coastal intelligence to every community, not just the ones that can afford it.