UC Berkeley is a global leader in technology policy, drawing on world-renowned expertise across law, public policy, engineering, computer science, business, social science, and more.
Our vibrant ecosystem includes pioneering schools and colleges, engaged faculty members, influential research centers and groups, and forward-thinking fellowship programs that equip emerging leaders to navigate the complex intersection of technology, society, and governance.
Schools, Colleges and Institutes
- Berkeley Law
- Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society and the Banatao Institute (CITRIS)
- College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS)
- College of Engineering
- Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP)
- Haas School of Business
- School of Information
Research Centers
- Berkeley AI Research Lab (BAIR): Responsible AI Initiative | Drives research on responsible and equitable AI.
- Berkeley AI Security Initiative | Fosters interdisciplinary research and policy engagement on AI risk management.
- Berkeley Center for Law & Technology (BCLT) | Fosters the ethical advancement of technology through intellectual property and privacy law.
- Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) | Facilitates collaboration in data-intensive research, open-source software, and interdisciplinary training programs
- Berkeley Open Source Program Office (OSPO) | Provides resources, guidance, and engagement opportunities to support open-source projects, as part of a network of University of California OSPOs.
- Berkeley Risk & Security Lab (BRSL) | Tackles critical national security and policy challenges lacking robust datasets.
- Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity (CLTC) | Focuses on amplifying the upside of the digital revolution and broadening access to cybersecurity.
- Center for Human-Compatible AI (CHAI) | Develops AI systems that are provably beneficial.
- Center for Security in Politics (CSP) | Focuses on translating research into solutions for global risks and training public service professionals.
- Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, & the Public | Promotes ethical reflection in science and technology.
- Technology Competitiveness & Industrial Policy (TCIP) | Combines technical expertise, industry insights, and policy research to strengthen US technology leadership and competitiveness.
Research Groups
- Algorithmic Fairness & Opacity Group (AFOG) | An interdisciplinary research group housed at the School of Information. Focused on centering human values in technical systems.
- Berkeley AI & Society Community | An interdisciplinary working group for researchers at the broad intersection of “AI” and “humans” to connect and exchange insights.
- Berkeley Ethics & Regulation Group for Innovative Technologies (BERGIT) | A collaborative space for ethics, regulation, and technology discussions.
- Science Policy Group at UC Berkeley | A student-led group that advocates for science and evidence-based policies and provides science policy-related educational and professional development opportunities.
Fellowship Programs
- AI Policy Hub | A one-year fellowship program for UC Berkeley graduate students conducting AI research that informs policy strategies.
- Executive Fellowship in Applied Technology Policy | A prestigious eight-month program that unites the socio-technical expertise of the School of Information with the policy acumen of the Goldman School to prepare distinguished leaders for the future of technology policy.
- UC Berkeley Tech Policy Fellows Program | A one-year, non-residential fellowship program for early- to mid-career professionals to develop skills in technology policy impact.
To explore partnership or funding opportunities related to UC Berkeley’s tech policy ecosystem, please contact Margaret Guerrero, director of foundation and corporate relations: mguerrero@berkeley.edu
For information about UC Berkeley's Information Technology Policy Program, which addresses policy internal to the University, visit the IT Policy Program website.