This application is for NYC-based SCIENTISTS interested in participating in the After School STEM Mentorship Program.
For information about our global mentorship opportunities, please visit: https://www.nyas.org/learning
If you already have a SurveyMonkeyApply account, log in at the top of the screen, then click the “Apply” button to begin your application. If you don’t have an account yet, click the “Register” button, create your account, and then proceed with your application.
For more information, including FAQs, please check out our website.
Thank you for your interest in being a STEM Mentor!
The deadline for this application is August 2nd.
APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN: 2025–2026 School Year
The Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program (ASMP) is currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and STEM professionals to mentor elementary and middle school students with the goal of inspiring a lifelong interest in STEM. In partnership with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), mentors are placed at one of our many partnering school sites around New York City and commit to teaching one-hour sessions each week, over 10 weeks.
Participating Mentors receive training in STEM curriculum and youth development, and work with a site staff partner to implement weekly one-hour sessions from October through January 2027 (Fall semester - 10 sessions total).
For more information about this program, please visit: https://www.nyas.org/asmp
ASMP Mentors gain:
Science communication and leadership skills
Mentoring and teaching experience
Opportunities to network and participate in professional development events
A stronger connection to their community
One-year complimentary membership to NYAS
$500 stipend upon successful completion of 10 sessions, plus up to $150 in travel reimbursement
Please feel free to email asmp@nyas.org about ASMP or any of our STEM mentorship programs.
We look forward to connecting with you for the future of STEM!
– The Afterschool STEM Mentorship Team
Fall 2026-27 Program Timeline
August 2, 2026
Applications close (rolling interviews and acceptance)August 31, 2026
Mentor onboarding begins (virtual)Sept 2 – 30, 2026
ADP onboarding + background clearance processSaturday, September 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Scientists Curriculum Workshop (in-person)Sept 28 – Oct 2, 2026
ASMP Class Team Planning Week (30-minute virtual meeting)October 5, 2026 – January 29, 2027:
Weekly in-class sessions begin. Mentors will lead 10x 1-hour sessions, meeting once a week during this period.Nov 11 or 12, 2026 (TBD)
Midpoint check-ins (1.5-hour virtual workshop)January 29, 2027
Final in-class sessionFebruary 12, 2027
Certificates & stipends distributed
26-27 After School STEM Mentoring Program ASMP
This application is for NYC-based SCIENTISTS interested in participating in the After School STEM Mentorship Program.
For information about our global mentorship opportunities, please visit: https://www.nyas.org/learning
If you already have a SurveyMonkeyApply account, log in at the top of the screen, then click the “Apply” button to begin your application. If you don’t have an account yet, click the “Register” button, create your account, and then proceed with your application.
For more information, including FAQs, please check out our website.
Thank you for your interest in being a STEM Mentor!
The deadline for this application is August 2nd.
APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN: 2025–2026 School Year
The Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program (ASMP) is currently recruiting undergraduate and graduate students, postdocs, and STEM professionals to mentor elementary and middle school students with the goal of inspiring a lifelong interest in STEM. In partnership with the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), mentors are placed at one of our many partnering school sites around New York City and commit to teaching one-hour sessions each week, over 10 weeks.
Participating Mentors receive training in STEM curriculum and youth development, and work with a site staff partner to implement weekly one-hour sessions from October through January 2027 (Fall semester - 10 sessions total).
For more information about this program, please visit: https://www.nyas.org/asmp
ASMP Mentors gain:
Science communication and leadership skills
Mentoring and teaching experience
Opportunities to network and participate in professional development events
A stronger connection to their community
One-year complimentary membership to NYAS
$500 stipend upon successful completion of 10 sessions, plus up to $150 in travel reimbursement
Please feel free to email asmp@nyas.org about ASMP or any of our STEM mentorship programs.
We look forward to connecting with you for the future of STEM!
– The Afterschool STEM Mentorship Team
Fall 2026-27 Program Timeline
August 2, 2026
Applications close (rolling interviews and acceptance)August 31, 2026
Mentor onboarding begins (virtual)Sept 2 – 30, 2026
ADP onboarding + background clearance processSaturday, September 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Scientists Curriculum Workshop (in-person)Sept 28 – Oct 2, 2026
ASMP Class Team Planning Week (30-minute virtual meeting)October 5, 2026 – January 29, 2027:
Weekly in-class sessions begin. Mentors will lead 10x 1-hour sessions, meeting once a week during this period.Nov 11 or 12, 2026 (TBD)
Midpoint check-ins (1.5-hour virtual workshop)January 29, 2027
Final in-class sessionFebruary 12, 2027
Certificates & stipends distributed