ASML Harvard University Fellowship 2025 Available Now

The Applied Social Media Lab (ASML) at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society invites mid-to-senior career professionals in tech and social media to apply for its ASML Fellowship Program. This fellowship is an exciting opportunity for tech enthusiasts passionate about reshaping social media to benefit the public. Here’s everything you need to know about this unique scholarship opportunity:

What ASML Fellowship Offers

The ASML Fellowship provides a collaborative environment where fellows develop projects that focus on public interest technology in social media. Fellows can select either a 6-week or 4-month program, based on their project scope and availability.

ASML Benefits:

• Stipend: $5,000 for the six-week program or $18,000 for the four-month program.
• Collaborative Network: Connect with a network of tech experts, civil society advocates, academics, and designers.
• Project Development Support: Fellows receive feedback on their projects and engage with other innovative minds in the ASML community.
• Optional Visit: While the fellowship is primarily remote, fellows are encouraged to visit ASML at Cambridge, MA. Travel and accommodation support is available upon request.

Focus Areas

ASML Fellowship projects align with one of four major focus areas:

1. Civil Discourse Spaces: Design platforms that encourage constructive conversations and can be adopted by other social media platforms.
2. Transparency Tools: Develop tools that make platform data accessible for journalists, researchers, and the public.
3. Personalized Safety Applications: Create safety features for individuals and communities to protect themselves online.
4. Interoperable Software Infrastructure: Build foundational software that supports diverse social media experiences.

Who Should Apply?

This fellowship is designed for mid-to-senior career professionals with at least three years of experience in the tech or social media fields. Ideal candidates include those currently in tech or those who have recently left a role in social media, particularly those who:

• Are interested in public interest technology
• Have a project proposal in one of the fellowship’s focus areas
• Have worked in the tech industry or as independent contributors with a tangible impact

How to Apply?

Application Components:

• Online Application Form: https://asml.cyber.harvard.edu/asml-fellowship-program/
• Project Proposal: Submit a two-page project proposal that outlines your project, objectives, and impact.
• Deadline: November 1, 2024 for Project Commencing on February 1, 2025.