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Our Fellows Program

Leverage your skills as a data scientist, data engineer, or front-end developer to make positive change in our communities. Apply for our one-year, paid fellowship located at our offices on the University of Delaware's STAR campus in Newark, DE, USA.

Program Highlights

Tech Impact's Data Lab Fellowship Program is intended for technologists with a deep technical skill set and a strong desire to serve their communities. Hosting between 8 - 10 individuals from varying backgrounds at a time, Fellows are paid, full-time staff members with associated benefits. Fellows work with our partners to design, develop, and deploy production-grade solutions to social good problems.

 

Make the World a Better Place

Use your skills to address pressing issues in your community—this Fellowship makes that dream a reality. Fellows work on diverse projects spanning crucial domains such as housing, healthcare, and workforce development.

Grow Your Skills

Enhance both technical and nontechnical skills -by utilizing modern frameworks and tools, we ensure you stay at the forefront of technological advancements and couple that with a supportive work environment, mentorship, peer support, and a collaborative space where learning thrives.

Prepare for Your Career

The Fellowship isn't just a one-year commitment; it's a stepping stone to a promising career. Upon completing the program, Fellows receive comprehensive coaching on how to navigate the job market successfully and aims to place you in roles where you can continue to make a meaningful impact with your skills.
Learn More About Why You Should Apply

At Tech Impact we believe that data should help to make the communities around us a better place for everyone.

 

If you are a rising technologist with the same belief, then you should consider joining the Data Innovation Lab's yearly Fellowship program. Designed for data scientists, data engineers, and front-end developers, this Fellowship is a unique opportunity to blend your technical expertise with a passion for making the world a better place.  

Each year, Tech Impact’s Data Innovation Lab selects a cohort of ten emerging technologists to join the Data Innovation Lab Fellowship. This role positions individuals to use their technical prowess to improve their communities. The Fellowship is a full-time, hybrid commitment based on the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus in Newark, Delaware. The yearlong salaried role begins in June and concludes the following May.

 

TIMELINE:

Jan - Feb 2025 First Round Applications Accepted

Feb - March Second Round Applications Accepted *if cohort not yet filled

March - April Third Round Applications Accepted *if cohort not yet filled

June 30, 2025 - Program Begins

May 30, 2026 - Program Concludes

 

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