2025 BE Communication Fellow Application is now open!
Are you passionate about science communication and mentoring? Join our team of BE Communication Fellows!
The Communication Fellowship offers graduate students and postdocs a chance to develop their own skills in technical writing, public speaking, visual design, mentorship and more, while supporting the communication needs of the BE community through 1-on-1 coaching sessions. As a Communication Fellow, you will receive specialize training to help you coach students and other members of the BE community in communication tasks with confidence. This position is an excellent opportunity to build leadership, teaching/mentoring experience and communication skills that are invaluable in both academia and industry.
Apply now and make a meaningful impact in the MIT BE community!
| Application: complete this Google form to apply (preview the pdf version here) Eligibility: Both domestic and international graduate students are eligible. Domestic and international postdocs may be eligible – please read the eligibility section in the application form for more details. Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025 at 11:59pm EST Questions? see below for more information or email the BE Comm Lab Manager |
About the BE Communication Lab:
The Communication Lab provides science communication support and training for engineers, by engineers.
We offer writing, speaking, and visual design support for the entire BE community, including undergraduate, graduate students and postdocs. Our Communication Fellows are trained graduate students and postdocs from the department, so they are content experts as well as communication coaches.
About the Communication Fellowship:
- Fellows will coach peers, develop workshops, and create innovative initiatives to meet the communication needs of the department.
- Fellows receive hands-on training throughout the first year on topics such as scientific papers, figure design, and job applications. Trainings also emphasize best practices in feedback, coaching, and mentorship.
- Fellows typically contribute 3-5hrs/week toward Comm Lab activities, and earn up to $3,000/year.
- Both domestic and international graduate students are eligible for the Communication Fellowship.
- Graduate Fellows will also be enrolled in the graduate Communication Fellow course, which aims to support and deepen your experience as a Fellow by adding structure and opportunities for reflection.
- Postdoctoral associates and postdoctoral fellows may be eligible for the Communication Fellowship—confirm your eligibility by getting permission from your lab advisor, HR administrator, and (if international) the International Scholars Office.
Applications remain open until 11:59pm EST on Friday January 24, 2025 and can be submitted online here. Applications will be reviewed by Dr. Han Xu, BE Comm Lab Manager (hanx@mit.edu), and will not be shared with external groups.
Important Dates
- Jan 6, 2025 – applications open
- Jan 24, 2025 – applications accepted on a rolling basis by 11:59pm EST
- Jan 13-31, 2025 – candidates invited to interview
- Feb, 2025 (exact date TBD) – candidates notified of final acceptance decision
Since the Communication Lab was launched in 2013, BE Fellows have hosted ~5200 coaching sessions totaling ~4100 hours of individualized support to over 1400 clients! The full program has grown to support Aeronautics and Astronautics, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Science and Engineering, and the Broad Institute.