2026 Fellowship Call for Applications

Thank you for your interest in becoming a DSECOP fellow. As a graduate or postdoctoral fellow, you will join a collaborative community working to integrate AI/ML into physics curriculum. This call specifically focuses on incorporating large language models into undergraduate physics courses.

Fellowship Scope

Selected PhD students and postdocs will:

• Develop instructional modules integrating LLMs into physics education
• Partner with faculty to deploy these modules in specific courses
• Create comprehensive materials including code notebooks, lesson plans, and assessment questions
• Develop a second module or advise on deploying existing modules in subsequent phases

Each module will typically span multiple class sessions and address specific curricular objectives.

Responsibilities

Fellows are expected to:

• Demonstrate developed modules to local physics departments
• Participate in a virtual workshop
• Attend regular virtual meetings with other fellows
• Travel may be required for in-person workshops or demonstrations (all travel costs will be covered)
• Collaborate with your graduate/postdoc advisor to identify relevant topics and deployment opportunities

Commitment & Compensation

• Time commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week
• Stipend: $5,000 per calendar year
• Travel expenses: Fully covered when required

Application Requirements

• Completed application form
• One letter of recommendation by your supervisor should be sent directly to dsecop@aps.org

Application Deadline

Applications received before Monday, March 9, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Questions?

Contact Drs. William Ratcliff, Alexis Knaub, Mohammad Soltaniehha, and Julie Butler at dsecop@aps.org.