RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
The AIMS Research Fellowship is provided to doctoral students in STEAM education fields to work alongside us in our projects with educators, community members, and youth. AIMS Research Fellows develop stronger research skills and approaches, work with our partner practitioners, present at conferences, and prepare publications. In sponsoring this program, we hope to support emerging scholars in developing practice-based approaches to research that center equity in the collaborative design of STEAM learning spaces, pedagogies, programs, research, and communities of innovation.
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The AIMS Research Fellowship is provided to doctoral students in STEAM education fields to work alongside us in our projects with educators, community members, and youth. AIMS Research Fellows develop stronger design and research skills, collaborate with us monthly, work with our partner practitioners, present at conferences, and prepare publications. In sponsoring this program, we hope to support emerging scholars in developing practice-based approaches to research in the collaborative design of STEAM learning spaces, pedagogies, programs, research, and communities of innovation.
Fellowship Program Details
Codesign maker experiences for youth and adults
Support the design and development of our first teacher cohort in summer 2026
Codesign interactive STEAM exhibits for family/community engagement in early childcare centers across California
Time Commitment
Average 5 hours per week
Meetings twice monthly
Compensation
$1,000 monthly paid directly to fellow
APPLICATION
ELIGIBILITY
Eligible candidates for this program are middle/late-stage students enrolled in a research-based doctoral program at an accredited U.S. institution. We welcome candidates who draw on a wide variety of disciplinary perspectives and interests, including early childhood education, maker education, professional learning, teacher education, mathematics and science education, learning sciences, constructionist and constructivist approaches, and cognitive science, among others.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should take some time to get to know our projects, research interests, and partnerships. Be sure to review our core values, our history as an organization, and our strategic goals. To apply, please submit the following materials to the online submission system.
A narrative summary of your research interest that addresses the following: What is the purpose or aim of your research? How does your research, scholarship, and community engagement align with the mission and vision of AIMS? What will it contribute to the field and to society? (maximum 500 words)
An updated Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial copy of your most recent transcript
Letter of recommendation from your doctoral advisor, including confirmation of eligibility for the Fellowship.
Please direct any questions to Paul Reimer at paul@aimscenter.org.
