International Youth Foundation (IYF) Youth Research & Learning Fellow 2026: Paid Remote Fellowship for U.S. University Students, Earning Up to $28 per Hour

Overview

The International Youth Foundation Youth Research & Learning Fellow 2026 is a remote fellowship position offered by the International Youth Foundation. The opportunity focuses on education, youth development, curriculum design, workforce readiness, and the impact of artificial intelligence on learning and employment. The selected fellow will help research emerging workforce trends, examine how artificial intelligence is changing education and career pathways, gather insights from young people and industry professionals, and recommend improvements to learning materials. Specifically, the fellow will contribute to the development of a reimagined twelve-lesson Passport to Success curriculum package adapted for the age of artificial intelligence.

Who can apply

This fellowship is open to university students in the United States who are interested in research, education, youth engagement, and practical curriculum development experience. Applicants must be enrolled at a university and located within approximately one hour of Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, or Detroit.

What you get

Undergraduate students selected for the fellowship are offered a rate of twenty-three dollars per hour, while graduate students are offered twenty-eight dollars per hour. The position is fully remote.

Requirements

Applicants must be university students located within approximately one hour of Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston, Philadelphia, or Detroit. The role involves researching current education and workforce trends, consulting industry professionals, engaging young people through focus groups and interviews, and recommending revisions to existing learning materials.

How to apply

Interested candidates should check the official application portal to confirm whether applications remain open, as no closing date is stated in the vacancy description.