About the Fellowship

Science Corps fellows are PhD scientists who spend a minimum of six months living and working at a partner institution 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. Science Corps looks 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

About Science Corps

Science Corps aims to build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) capacity globally. To achieve this goal, Science Corps places recent STEM PhD graduates to teach and develop science curricula in regions with limited access to quality science education. As Science Corps fellows, they support innovative schools and projects by designing scientific curricula, teaching, hosting workshops, and demonstrating experiments that provide students with hands-on STEM experience. Science Corps fellows leverage their expertise and passion to inspire and empower students to pursue degrees in STEM fields. The current CEO is a Cornell alumna.

Mission Statement: To increase equity in STEM education by placing exceptional young scientists to teach, build capacity, and inspire students in resource-limited communities.

Vision Statement: A world where everyone has access to quality STEM education.

Current Host Site

Applications are currently open for placements at Science Corps’ partner host site:

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

The Next Cohort

The deadline to apply for this cycle is December 31, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply early. The selection process includes a written application, an interview, and reference checks.

How to Apply

Click the button below to access the online application form. You will be redirected to Google Forms to complete and submit your application.