Apply to be a member university or college lab

We are currently accepting applications from labs across the nation. As a member lab you will receive 2 funded postdoctoral fellows who will complete a traditional research fellowship after which they will establish and run a lab at a previously identified local high school that performs research to support the aims of the university lab. This is a wonderful opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with students and families in your community.

Apply for a postdoctoral fellowship 

We are seeking exceptional PhD candidates within one year of earning their degree as well as postdoctoral fellows. SWIRLSS Postdoctoral Fellows  will receive 2-3 years of funding to carry out a postdoc in a member university lab. During this time the fellows will also receive teacher training and begin to establish a relationship with the local high school they will transfer to upon completion of their postdoc. Note, if you would like to be a SWIRLSS fellow in a lab or city that we do not currently have representation in, please email
​for more information.

Apply to be a member high school

SWIRLSS is eager to find public and private high schools across the country that would like to open a research lab on their campus in collaboration with a local research university or college. Don't see a member lab in your city? If you are selected as a member school we will work with you to find a university or college that matches your needs.