Stanford Impact Labs Design Fellowship
Applications are now open for the 2024-2025 Stanford Impact Labs Design Fellowship. The fellowship supports faculty, with funding and guidance, to conceptualize a new research project that seeks to develop tangible solutions to a social problem, by working in collaboration with an external partner.
The fellowship (SILDF) is for Stanford faculty who are passionate about a social problem, see research as critical to addressing the problem, are motivated to work with partner(s) outside of the university setting, and are eager to join a cohort of other faculty working in parallel to leverage their research expertise to tackle challenging social problems.
Fellows participate in a monthly workshop, receive $50,000 in seed funding, and benefit from the specialized attention of Stanford Impact Labs professional staff who provide input on problem definition, partnerships, team design, and communication.
The most important criteria we look for in applicants are (1) a strong motivation to connect research and demonstrated expertise with practical approaches to achieving public impact, and (2) a curiosity for how to best engage with partners to co-create strategies to address the social problem. Ideally, we seek candidates who:
- Are PI-eligible faculty (required)
- Will be on campus for AY 24/25 (the fellowship runs from October - June)
- Are available to join monthly in-person workshops and meet one on one with SIL staff
- Have a track record of scholarship relevant to the problem area
- Hold a deep belief in the role of science as a tool for tackling social problems
- Are open-minded learners, flexible, and humble
- Demonstrate a strong sense of curiosity to engage with, and learn from, practitioners
- Exhibit a desire to engage with, and contribute toward, a cohort of faculty committed to achieving outcomes beyond the university
Application Process
Applications will be evaluated by a panel of Stanford Impact Labs’ staff, Stanford faculty and fellowship alumni. Those advancing will be invited to interview with the panel.
Timeline:
- Monday, May 20, 2024 – Applications due
- Early June 2024 – Virtual interviews conducted, for those advancing to the interview stage
- Early July 2024 – Fellowship cohort selected
- Fall Quarter 2024 – Fellowship begins
Application instructions: https://impact.stanford.edu/offer/2024-2025-stanford-impact-labs-design-fellowship
