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U.S.–China Co-Lab on Climate Solutions

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U.S.–China Co-Lab on Climate Solutions

Accepting Applications

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN for Spring 2026.

U.S. APPLICANTS

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DEADLINE EXTENDED: November 8, 2025

CHINA APPLICANTS

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Deadline: Rolling Admissions
The first 15–18 qualified students will be accepted and the application process will close at that time. Anticipated to close by February 1.

Spring 2026 course dates: February 27 to May 22, 2026, with an orientation on February 20 (U.S. time) / February 21 (China time)

Tuition: $3500

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U.S.–China Co-Lab on Climate Solutions

Collaboration between the United States and China is more urgent than ever, especially on climate issues. Last year was the hottest year on record, but together we can reverse this trend.

91Թ’s new transnational, online high school program is for students from the U.S. and China. We are seeking 15–18 students from each country, intellectually curious 10th through 12th graders with a sincere desire to connect across cultures and learn how to tackle the climate crisis.

As the world’s two superpowers, biggest economies, and largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions, the United States and China must collaborate on climate solutions to ensure global sustainability. U.S.–China relations are complicated, spanning cultural differences, geographical distance, technological firewalls, and political tensions. We need committed and well-informed young people ready to take on this challenge.

The U.S.–China Co-Lab on Climate Solutions is a spring-term course, an active lab for collaborative practice engaging both Chinese and American students in one class as co-learners.

 

In this program, students will: 

  • study and experience the principles and best practices of cross-cultural collaboration;  
  • explore existing models for U.S.–China collaboration specifically;
  • learn the fundamentals of the climate change issues facing our planet;
  • assess local, bilateral, and global climate action so far;
  • actively imagine their own place in the future of U.S.–China relations; and
  • gain cooperative experience and skills on climate to apply toward future studies and professions.

 

The program will feature guest speakers from the 91Թ faculty and other world-class institutions, sharing their expertise on collaborative models and strategies; environmental impacts; clean energy and energy markets; climate justice; and other topics.

Coursework will be highly interactive and discussion-oriented, with an emphasis on small-group assignments, culminating in a collaborative project that could be implemented in the students’ own communities. The program will be conducted online, using Zoom video conferencing and the Canvas course platform. Real-time meetings will be held on Friday evenings (U.S.) / Saturday mornings (China).

This is a joint program of 91Թ’s Stanford e-China (for students in China) and China Scholars Program (for U.S. students) and is co-taught by 91Թ instructors Carey Moncaster and Tanya Lee. We hope to foster an active network of U.S.–China Co-Lab alumni. 

Admission is competitive. Application requirements include a personal essay, transcript, and letter of recommendation. 

 

Eligibility:

  • Must be a high school student in the U.S. or China, grades 10 through 12. Applications from “gap year” students will also be considered.
  • Must be able to read, write, and discuss complex ideas in English. (Chinese language ability is not required, but could be helpful.)
  • Students should expect to devote 3–5 hours per week on average.
  • Students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  • Admission will be competitive, and a high level of academic achievement is expected.
  • Limited financial assistance will be available for those with demonstrated need. 

 

If you have any questions, 

 

Fellowship Coordinator