Overview
Created in cooperation with the New York City Department of Education in 2012, the Scientist-in-Residence (SiR) program matches scientists with NYC public school teachers to bring scientific inquiry to life in the classroom. By combining their content and pedagogical expertise, each scientist-teacher pair will develop and implement a year-long project that prepares students to engage in authentic research and spark their interest in STEM learning.
Important Dates for 2026-2027*
May 29: Application deadline (note: all applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified applicants will be contacted for a phone interview)
July 6: Accepted applicants notified
Mandatory events:
August 6: Scientist Orientation (virtual, 5:30-7:30 PM; scientists only)
August 29: Summer Institute Orientation Group 1 (in-person, 10 AM – 4 PM)
August 30: Summer Institute Orientation Group 2 (in-person, 10 AM – 4 PM)
October 20: Fall Individual Check-In (virtual, 5:30-7:30 PM)
November 10, 12, 16, or 18: Cluster Sessions (virtual, 5:30-6:30 PM)
January 27: Winter Institute Group 1 (in-person, 5:30-7:30 PM)
January 28: Winter Institute Group 2 (in-person, 5:30-7:30 PM)
March 16, 18, 22, or 24: Cluster Sessions (virtual, 5:30-6:30 PM)
May: Student Showcase (in-person, date TBD)