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Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its Children and Screens Impact Fellowship (2025-2026). This year-long opportunity is available for six students who are deeply committed to understanding the intersection of digital media and child development and are passionate about helping young people lead healthy lives in a digital world.

Children and Screens Impact Fellows will work closely with our dedicated team to further the Institute’s mission to advance and support interdisciplinary research, inform and educate the public, and influence sound public policy for child health and wellness.

Fellows will directly contribute to Institute programs, including planning and executing the Webby-nominated #AskTheExperts webinar series, reading and disseminating scientific literature, supporting policy efforts, and creating informative, engaging content for public education efforts. Through this work, participants will gain experience in assessing and meeting the needs of diverse stakeholders. All participants will attend weekly meetings, partake in structured evaluations, and have the opportunity to attend Children and Screens’ Congress in July 2025. The program is structured to support students’ exploration of unique professional interests with mentorship from our staff. All Fellows will also have the opportunity to provide direct input and feedback on the structure of the program. 

The ideal candidate is a graduate student or advanced undergraduate studying psychology, policy or political science, public health, sociology, communications, or related fields. Our staff prides itself on providing support and real-world experiences to help students develop their skills, and we are happy to assist with any academic credit requirements.

Students will be part-time employees of the Institute, working 15 hours per week from June 02, 2025 – May 29, 2026. The Fellowship will be conducted remotely, and candidates should be authorized to work in the United States or Canada. To apply, please follow the instructions below. 

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025.

Fellowship Timeline: June 02, 2025 – May 29, 2026, 15 hours per week. 

Eligibility: The ideal candidates will possess some or all of the following qualifications:

• • Graduate student or advanced undergraduate student in good academic standing at an accredited program in the United States or Canada
  • Demonstrated interest in their field of study/research
  • Basic knowledge of research methods and/or policy efforts related to digital media and youth
  • Ability to read and critically assess academic literature and scholarly articles
  • Extraordinary work ethic; commitment to achieving excellence
  • Outstanding organizational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership capacity
  • Capability to respond to general guidance and work independently and with a team in a remote setting
  • Ability to attend regular weekly meetings with staff and other fellows during standard business operating hours
  • Proficiency in all Google applications, especially Drive, Sheets, Docs, and Gmail

To Apply: Please share the following to careers@childrenandscreens.org:

• • Resume / CV
  • Academic transcript (unofficial transcripts accepted)
  • One letter of recommendation (academic or professional) 
    • You may attach this with your other materials or have your recommender send directly. If sent by your recommender, please advise the subject line to be “APPLICANT NAME – Fellowship Letter of Recommendation”
  • A cover letter that addresses what this fellowship means to you and how this fellowship would contribute to your future goals (no more than 2 pages)
  • Include “ATTN: 2025-2026 Impact Fellowship” in the subject line of your message

Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development values equity, transparency, and clarity in pay. The hourly salary for this fellowship is $17/hr USD. Children and Screens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.