Get Involved

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 for this program are closed.
Zaentz Community Fellowship Program
The Zaentz Community Fellowship Program empowers leaders nominated from RAPID Survey Project communities from across the country. Fellows will explore how family, child care, community services, and cultural values intersect to shape early childhood experiences. The one-year program has a strong focus on using parent and community voices to guide change and policy making.
Employment opportunities
Executive Assistant
With minimal supervision and a strong attention to detail, the Executive Assistant will provide confidential support to the SCEC Director. The EA will proactively manage the SCEC Director’s calendar, managing a high volume of internal and external meetings with multiple stakeholders, often across institutions and time zones.
Consulting opportunities
The FIND Team at the SCEC is seeking consultants with experience implementing FIND for potential future opportunities. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in being added to our database.
Student opportunities
Undergraduate education research positions
The Stanford Center on Early Childhood is offering 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. These opportunities are for Summer 2025.
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.
Join our mailing list Our monthly newsletter brings you all the recent research and Center news.
Learn more about supporting us If you are interested in supporting our work financially, please visit the Stanford Accelerator for Learning website.