The Schiller Institute for Integrated Science and Society brings together all members of our campus community to address society’s most challenging problems, particularly in the areas of energy, health, and the environment. Through interdisciplinary scholarship, initiatives, courses, and events, we enhance Boston College’s rich history of working across the disciplines to develop new knowledge that makes a real world impact.

Program & Initiative Spotlight

BC students and faculty at the United Nations Climate Change Conference with BC alum Catherine Goldberg

BC is an official Observer Organization for the United Nations Climate Change Conference—a highly influential event at the center of global climate change policymaking.

Boston College once again sent a delegation of faculty and students to the United Nations Climate Change Conference. This year's conference (COP28) was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 12, 2023.

The Schiller Institute is hosting a series of programs throughout the year to broaden the conversation about ways to address climate change through advocacy, scholarship, and professional avenues.

Research Grants

The Schiller Institute offers two types of seed grants for BC faculty: Grants for Exploratory Collaborative Research (SI-GECS) and Grants for Research in Targeted and Emerging Areas (SI-RITEA). SI-GECS grants support activities in the areas of energy, the natural environment, and health. SI-RITEA grants support research in specific areas of timely interest in Boston and around the world.

We are now accepting applications for the FY25 funding cycle. LOIs (optional) are due January 25, 2024 and full proposals are due February 15, 2024.

Featured Course

Community-Engaged and Project-Based Learning for the Common Good

Throughout the team-based, interdisciplinary course, students develop skills in community-engaged collaboration, project management, teamwork, leadership, and intercultural competency. The summer component involves a three week immersive in Santiago, Chile or Zanzibar, Tanzania.

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