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About the Fellowship

Science Corps fellows are PhD scientists who spend a minimum of six months living and working at one of our partner institutions in an underserved community. Fellows teach hands-on science, develop curriculum, train local educators, and contribute to building lasting scientific capacity at their host site.

This is not a research fellowship — it is a teaching and science education fellowship. We are looking for scientists who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills with students and communities that have limited access to high-quality STEM education.

Eligibility

• Holds a PhD in a scientific field (any discipline)
• Completed their doctorate within the last four years
• Available for a minimum of six months at a host site
• Passionate about science education and community engagement
• Adaptable, collaborative, and willing to live and work in a new cultural context

What Fellows Receive

• Monthly living stipend calibrated to local cost of living
• Housing assistance at or near the host site
• Community of Science Corps fellows and alumni
• Mentorship and professional development support
• A transformative experience teaching science in a new cultural context

Current Host Sites

Applications are currently open for placements at our partner host site:

• CVIF — Central Visayan Institute Foundation, Jagna, Bohol, Philippines

The Next Cohort

The deadline to apply for this cycle is June 30th. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. The selection process includes a written application, an interview, and reference checks.

How to Apply

While we rebuild our online application form, please apply by email. Send your answers to the following to fellows@science-corps.org. Please respond to every item (those marked required are needed for us to consider your application):

1. Name — first and last (required)
2. Email (required)
3. Gender — I prefer not to say / Female / Male / Non-binary / Diverse / Other (optional)
4. Residence: City (State), Country (required)
5. Nationality (required)
6. When did you or do you expect to complete your PhD? (required)
7. Please tell us briefly about your university education (institution, city, country, year) (required)
8. Why would you like to be a Science Corps Fellow? (required)
9. In addition to your studies, please describe any prior experience that may help you as a Science Corps Fellow. (required)
10. Where do you imagine yourself professionally in the future? Check all that apply: Scientist in academia; Doing science in industry; Administrative role in industry or academia; In science education; In science outreach; Other. (required)
11. Please expand on your selection above and describe where you imagine yourself professionally in the near (~2 year) and long-term (~10 year) future. (required)
12. How did you find out about Science Corps? An email list in your institution; A post on a job-site; An entry in a postdoc search resource (e.g., ecoevojobs.net); Referred by a previous fellow; Referred by a friend/colleague/supervisor in academia; Other. (required)
13. Your CV or resume — please attach it to your email (PDF or Word). (required)