The mission of Science Corps is to build STEM capacity worldwide while empowering the next generation of global scientists.
Our Activities
To accomplish this mission, Science Corps places recent STEM PhD graduates to teach and develop scientific capacity in regions that lack 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 the next generation of STEM professionals.
Why STEM PhDs?
The long march through the academic requirements of a PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) often minimizes opportunities for interactions outside of the research community.
The experience and expertise of STEM PhDs is, however, tremendously valuable in underserved communities around the world, where qualified STEM educators are in short supply and students are unlikely to have the opportunity to pursue STEM careers.
Science Corps seeks to be a bridge between these two groups by providing opportunities for recent PhD graduates, as Science Corps Fellows, to step outside the traditional academic path for six months, broaden their perspective and skill set, and contribute their expertise to underserved communities.
As Science Corps grows, it is possible that we may open fellowship opportunities for scientists at more advanced stages in their careers.
Locations
CVIF - Jagna (Bohol), Philippines
The Philippines lags behind neighboring countries in education, particularly. Per one million inhabitants, Japan has 5,084 scientists, Singapore has 4,613, and Malaysia has 726. The Philippines has only 157. To address this discrepancy, the Philippines is actively pursuing new development of their secondary school STEM system. This necessitates curriculum development and teachers. To meet this need, the Central Visayan Secondary School in Jagna is eager to host Science Corps Fellows to develop and teach STEM courses
Aavishkaar - Palampur (near Dharamshala, Himalayas), India
While India is a regional leader in Science and Technology, the educational system often shows a tendency towards rote learning and memorization over critical reasoning and creative thinking. Aavishkaar's goal is "to make high-quality math and science accessible and easily understandable to all through engaging, relevant and contextual content." Their aim is "not just developing an academic understanding, but to nurture a scientific way of thinking through concept clarity".
Apply to become a Science Corps Fellow
We are currently accepting Science Corps Fellowship applications from STEM PhDs who graduated up to four years before their desired placement date. Submission deadlines are June 30th and Dec 30th of each year.
Applications must be received at least 12 weeks prior to desired placement date. Placement start times can in most cases be negotiated. In the final “Comments” field of this form, please include your desired site and date of placement.
Please upload a current CV. Do not include reference letters; shortlisted applicants will be contacted for this purpose. For more information, please contact us.
