The Data Innovation Project’s (DIP) Applied Research Fellowship Program places DIP-trained graduate students from the University of Southern Maine in community organizations to support their applied research and evaluation efforts. This program both enhances community organizations’ data capacity and provides USM graduate students with hands-on education and skill-building on program evaluation. Thanks to the support of the Maine Economic Improvement Fund, fellowship positions are paid work experiences and available at no cost to selected organizations.
The 2025-2026 Applied Research Fellowship applications are now open! All applications are due by Friday, June 6, 2025. Reach out to Elora Way at elora.way@maine.edu with any questions.
Visit the Data Innovation Project’s website for more information and to complete an application.