In TandemFellowship

In Tandem Youth Voice Fellowship

Aug 19, 2026 23:59:00 EST

Opportunity type

Fellowship

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

United States

Deadline

Aug 19, 2026 23:59:00 EST

About this opportunity

The In Tandem Youth Voice Fellowship is a remote, year-round program for US teens aged 13 to 18 who want a real say in the products and programs built for them. Youth Partners join research projects with partner organizations through interviews, focus groups and surveys, and connect with peers across the country at virtual events. A one week virtual summer orientation introduces behavioral science, user-centered design and teen research methods.

What you get: ➤ Quarterly scholarship starting at $50, increasing with participation ➤ Training in research methodologies, behavioral science and inclusive design ➤ One week virtual summer orientation ➤ Networking with Youth Partners and Peer Mentors at exclusive virtual events ➤ Direct engagement with professional product designers and research teams ➤ Computer or internet access provided if you lack reliable technology

What you'll do: ➤ Participate in research projects with partner organizations ➤ Share your perspective through interviews, focus groups and surveys ➤ Join virtual events and development trainings through the year ➤ Help inform youth-centered design of real programs and products

Who can apply

Ages 13 to 18
US-based high school students
Entering 9th or 10th grade in fall of the 2026-2027 school year
No GPA thresholds or extracurricular requirements
No past work or professional experience required
No application fees

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Good to know

+Genuinely low barrier: no GPA, no experience, no essays mentioned, 30 minute application
+Paid participation plus provided technology removes access barriers
+Explicit youth safety and privacy commitment on the org site
+Multiple named participant testimonials spanning two plus years

Worth checking yourself

!Scholarship starts small at $50 per quarter and is taxable income
!Restricted to rising 9th and 10th graders, narrower than the 13 to 18 age line suggests
!Deadline is one week out at research time

What we could not confirm

?Time commitment in hours is not stated on the public page (FAQ answer is collapsed)
?The organization's parent entity or nonprofit status is not stated on the site
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