Stanford
Center on Early Childhood

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Because our work involves both science-based research and community-based design and innovation, our people are integral to all we do. Join us!

Training

The Equity in Early Education (E3) postdoctoral fellowship

Funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the Equity in Early Education (E3) postdoctoral fellowship program will train the next generation of scholars to conduct research that will contribute to more equitable and sustainable early childhood care and education systems. Applications are now closed. Applications for the 2025/26 academic year will open in October of 2024.

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Employment opportunities

Research Coordinator

The SCEC is seeking a full time Research Coordinator to join the RAPID Survey Project team. Duties for this position will include online survey administration, data processing and cleaning, and overall study administration activities on a fast-paced schedule.

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Consulting opportunities

California Early Childhood and Family Policy Consultant

The RAPID-California Parent Voices Project is seeking a consultant(s) to support dissemination of RAPID findings to policy and advocacy organizations across political affiliations throughout the state of California. The ideal consultant will have deep experience working with policymakers and the early childhood and family advocacy community in Sacramento, and be able to build connections with and share data among advocates and decision-makers across the state.  

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Market and Business Consultant

The CIRCLE team is seeking a consultant to produce a market analysis and business plan to further CIRCLE’s growth and development. The consultant will work with the team to identify CIRCLE's unique value add for potential partners, define an ideal partner, and develop a business plan for the work. This scope will also include pitch development and guidance on communicating with potential partners. 

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Student opportunities

Undergraduate education research positions

The Stanford Center on Early Childhood pften has opportunities for undergraduate students to support research projects, with a stipend through the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. Research commitments for summer are full-time and require a commitment of at least 35 hours a week for 10 consecutive weeks. This opportunity is closed for Academic Year 23-24 but may be available again next year.

 

Student interest form

Are you a student interested in being part of the Center? From research and evaluation to data science and design, let us know your interests and availability and we may contact you if we find a fit.

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More ways to be involved

Study participants

We are actively recruiting participants for our studies. If you are a parent, caregiver, or childcare provider of children up to the age of 11 and are interested in participating in our research, please fill out this form.

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Employment and volunteer interest

Are you interested in being part of the Center but don't see an open role that fits your talents? Let us know your availability and interests and we may contact you if the right position comes up. 

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