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  • The application deadline for summer fellowships is 9:00am on Monday, March 30th.

If you are an MIT student and would like to work on a Fellowship, but don’t want to develop a project from scratch, then this section of the website is for you. The project ideas linked from this page have all been suggested by community partners who have requested help from MIT Public Service Fellows.

To find out more about each project, simply click on the links below. New projects are added as we receive them, so check back regularly. You should also check-out the projects posted on the Value-Added Internships page.

If you are interested in working on one of these projects, you will need to contact the community partner directly and collaborate with them to produce a detailed project proposal (incorporating your ideas) and supervision plan. You will need to submit a letter of support from your community partner as part of your application.

Fellowships are usually awarded to individuals or teams of 2-3 people, but we will consider larger groups if you can demonstrate why more people are necessary for the project to be a success. For the projects posted above, you need to talk to the community partner to determine how many people they are willing and able to work with.

Use the internal navigation at the top of this page to access the application materials and information to help you with your application.

If you have contacted one of these community organizations and would like some feedback on your developing ideas, let us know. The earlier you contact us before the application deadline, the better. Contact Alison Hynd at fellowships-staff@mit.edu.