The curaJOY Summer Impact Fellowship 2025 offers a unique, paid opportunity to contribute to global youth mental wellness, AI safety, and digital empowerment—while gaining hands-on experience, building an open-source portfolio, and joining a growing network of changemakers.
In this post, we break down everything you need to know about the curaJOY Summer Impact Fellowship 2025, including who can apply, what to expect, and how to prepare a strong application.
curaJOY is a global nonprofit using technology and storytelling to support children’s emotional resilience and family bonding. The Summer Impact Fellowship is their flagship 7-week program that immerses selected students in AI development, behavioral health research, and social impact projects. The 2025 cohort will bring together 12 fellows to work on two dynamic tracks: Tech and Research.
- Stipend: $1,250 per fellow
- Duration: 7 weeks (Summer 2025)
- Application Deadline: June 24, 2025
- Fellowship Size: 12 students total
Program Cohorts
1. Tech cohort
- Build AI Safety Dashboards
- Design and run an Impact Mini-Campaign
- Deliver a published dataset and an impact snapshot for public use.
2. Research Cohort
- Co-create the Tapestry of Emotions Dataset
- Design and run an Impact Mini-Campaign
- Deliver a published dataset and an impact snapshot for public use.
CRITERIA:
- A current high school junior or senior, OR a current college student
- Able to commit full-time for the entire 7-week duration
- Tech Cohort: Should demonstrate strong programming and coding experience
- Research Cohort: Should show proficiency in writing, social media, or outreach work
BENEFITS:
- A $1,250 stipend with no fees or tuition costs
- Open-source contributions and publication-ready work
- Mentorship from AI engineers, behavioral scientists, and campaign experts
- Enhanced resume and network—alumni have gone on to top roles at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and the United Nations