Mathematica Careers
About the Program
The Summer Fellowship Program welcomes doctoral students to spend 12 weeks with Mathematica. Fellows will work on their own independent research project (typically their dissertation), which will intersect with one or more of Mathematica’s focus areas.
Fellows will be mentored by senior staff, learn about Mathematica and its work, and have the opportunity to shadow Mathematica research projects and proposals. At the conclusion of the fellowship, fellows will present a seminar on their research project. Each fellow will receive a stipend of $10,000, plus $500 in project-related expenses. View some of the topics covered by prior summer fellows.
Eligibility
- The fellowship is designed for full-time students who are within two years of completing their doctorate degree and will not graduate prior to beginning the fellowship.
- Fellows should have a strong interest in learning more about working in a nonacademic environment.
- Mathematica’s summer fellowship opportunity is available to candidates who wish to work either remotely or from an office; however, many former Fellows have found it especially beneficial to spend at least some amount of time working alongside staff in an office. Our offices are located in Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Cambridge, MA; Ann Arbor, MI; and Oakland, CA.
Candidates from underrepresented groups (including students of color, students with disabilities, veterans or members of the military community, LGBTQ+, first generation, etc.) are encouraged to apply. One of Mathematica’s core values is a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our work is more robust because it is informed by a variety of diverse perspectives, and our mission to improve societal well-being is strengthened by a greater understanding of issues and challenges facing the populations we serve. Mathematica’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion is woven into our everyday actions, policies, and practices—including decisions regarding recruitment, training, compensation, and promotion. We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Application
Applications should be submitted to the Human Resources department by February 28, 2025.
While we will accept applications received by February 28, 2025, we will begin reviewing applications in March. Candidates can expect to be updated about the status of their applications by late March or early April 2025.
Completed applications will include the following:
- A cover letter that describes your interest in Mathematica, your current research project(s), how your research interests align with Mathematica’s focus areas, how your background and experiences influenced your research interests, and an office preference (if any);
- A resume or CV;
- A proposal (2,000 words maximum, excluding exhibits and references) for the research project you plan to pursue during the fellowship, including a statement of the research question, the project’s relevance to social policy, and what progress you plan to make during the fellowship period; and
- Two letters of recommendation, including one from a current faculty advisor.
