PhET Fellowship for Math & Science Educators in Africa and Latin America 2022

The PhET Fellowship application aims to identify individuals who are effective educators and passionate leaders. Applicants should already be familiar with PhET and its resources, and be eager to learn more.

What is a PhET Fellow?

PhET Fellows are practicing educators committed to:

1. advancing student learning of math and science;
2. improving teacher learning and uptake of math and science pedagogies; and
3. engaging in professional leadership growth through activities that increase accessibility and impact of PhET simulations.

The Fellows will serve as the central actors of the PhET Global Community by leveraging their direct link to PhET team members and their robust professional networks.

About PhET

PhET Interactive Simulations, a project at the University of Colorado Boulder, is a non-profit open educational resource project that creates and hosts explorable explanations. It was founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman. PhET began with Wieman's vision to improve the way science is taught and learned.

PhET Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of PhET Fellowship

Each Fellow will receive a stipend payment for successful completion of the program.

Requirements for PhET Fellowship Qualification

• Formal and informal math and science educators located in Latin America and Africa (e.g., school teachers, university faculty, museum educators, subject advisers, curriculum specialists, program managers, instructional coaches, school support staff, researchers, EdTech specialists, policy makers, etc.) who have regular access to learners (secondary or tertiary level students and/or pre-service/in-service teachers), who have English or Spanish fluency, and who have reliable internet connectivity with access to a computer, camera, and microphone.
• Teachers from rural areas and from communities historically underrepresented in STEM fields are especially encouraged to apply.

Interview date, Process and Venue for PhET Fellowship

The 18-month Fellowship includes 80+ hours of professional learning (May – October 2022) and 70+ hours of PhET-coached independent professional leadership practice (November 2022 – October 2023).

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Carefully read about each component that you will need to submit via the application form, as well as tips for improving the quality of your submission.

For more details, visit PhET website.