MassHCIC’s Cape Cod All-Stars
Program Overview
The Massachusetts Housing and Climate Innovation Center All-Stars Program is looking for college students based in the U.S. (both graduate and undergraduate) to work on innovative projects at the intersection of affordable housing, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience on Cape Cod.
Selected students will:
- Live with a host family on Cape Cod for 8 weeks
- Access MassHCIC facilities and resources
- Develop their own sustainability projects
- Collaborate with Cape Cod towns on climate and housing initiatives
Program Details
- Application Deadline: February 15th, 2025
- Program Size: Up to 15 students will be selected
- Focus Areas:
- Affordable Housing
- Environmental Sustainability
- Climate Resilience
- Students are paid a stipend to offset living expenses for the duration of the program
- Application link
Project Experience
All-Stars will gain hands-on experience working with municipalities or local organizations to catalog and assess climate innovation opportunities. MassHCIC brings thought leaders from around the country to come and talk with the All-Stars weekly. Previous All-Stars have worked with towns like Sandwich, Barnstable, Chatham, Orleans, and Eastham to identify and evaluate potential deployment sites for climate technologies as well as the Housing Assistance Corporation and the Cape Cod Commission. LowerCapeTV profiled the program and students from last year.
Who We’re Looking For
This opportunity Is open to any students (both graduate and undergraduate) interested in climate technology, sustainable housing, and environmental innovation. Students can find complete program details and application information here.