Idea Scholars are distinguished scientists with strong scientific overlap with one or more of the Flatiron centers and a particular interest in developing scientific talent in the workforce and enabling pathways to science. They are invited for extended visits at the Flatiron Institute.
The goals of the program include:
- broadening the group of scholars who visit FI, and providing an opportunity for these scholars to network with and form collaborations with scientists at FI and in the New York City region
- building connections between FI and a wider range of institutions
- supporting workshops and outreach events that help us achieve these goals
Idea Scholars may engage in a variety of activities while in residence such as working on scientific projects, starting new scientific collaborations, mentoring junior scientists, interacting with Flatiron scientific staff, giving talks and seminars, and organizing or participating in workshops, career development events and outreach activities. Scholars may propose activities that they wish to lead or to participate in during their residency. Although the scholars’ own scientific activities are likely to be anchored within one of the centers, some activities might be Flatiron-wide.
Additional financial and administrative support will be provided upon request to support activities such as workshops.
