Are you passionate about empowering youth and society to thrive in our digital world? The Center for Digital Thriving invites researchers, educators, podcasters, artists, and practitioners to apply for the inaugural Digital Thriving Fellows program for the 2024-2025 academic year.
About Digital Thriving Fellowship Program
As a Fellow, you’ll join a supportive community of collaborators from various disciplines, exploring ways to foster digital agency through youth-centered, equity-focused, and critically optimistic work. Your unique contributions could shape a future where young people thrive in a tech-driven world.
Fellowship Goals
- Community Building: Create a network of practice and mutual support.
- Idea Incubation: Develop new ideas, practices, and tools.
- Support Work: Focus on emerging topics relevant to thriving in a tech-rich world.
Fellowship Structure
Fellows will:
- Participate in Center-wide meetings and seminars.
- Share and receive support from peers and Center team members.
- Contribute expertise to ongoing research and development.
- Benefit from communications support, Harvard Libraries access, and shared office space at Project Zero.
Program Values
- Collaboration: “Together we are more” – our work is stronger with shared experiences and diverse perspectives.
- Visibility: “Making our thinking visible” – share work-in-progress through public presentations.
- Impact: Create useful resources like reports, curricula, or digital tools.
- Accountability and Grace: Report progress and adapt as needed, with a focus on long-term impact.
Key Dates
- Applications Due: May 30
- Decisions Announced: June 30
- Fellowship Term: September 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025
Benefits of Digital Thriving Fellowship Program
- Funded Fellowships: Receive $25k for project-related expenses.
- Externally-Funded Fellowships: Join the community with your own funding for project support.
Digital Thriving Fellowship Program Requirments
Who Should Apply?
U.S.-based researchers, K-12 educators, designers, policymakers, artists, community leaders, creators, and other experts with a history and passion for advancing digital thriving are encouraged to apply.
Application Date and Process
Submit the following by May 30 at 11:59 PM ET to [email protected]:
- Current resume or C.V.
- Personal statement addressing:
- Professional background and personal influences.
- Proposed project and methods.
- Target audience and desired impact.
- Alignment with the Center’s mission.
- 1-3 relevant work samples.
Application Deadline
30 May, 2024
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