Astghik Piliposyan Engineering Fellowship will support experienced engineers who will reside in Bazoomq Space Research Laboratory full or part time, work on the lab’s projects, share their experience and knowledge, and conduct courses at partner universities or institutes.

The mission of Bazoomq Space Research Laboratory is to foster and help develop several key scientific areas of space exploration and space economy.

Applications for Astghik Piliposyan Engineering Fellowship will be accepted on a rolling basis, without a set deadline. Because of the rolling admissions process and the limited number of Fellowships available each fiscal year, interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to us, to learn how many placements are still available.

1. The candidate's experience must fit into the lab’s ongoing projects or they must have a new project proposal that advances the lab’s mission.
2. 3+ years of relevant engineering experience.
3. Bachelor’s degree or higher in STEM fields.

1. The Fellowship is offered for one year. Renewal for the second year will be considered favorably based on a competitive evaluation process. 
2. The Astghik Piliposyan Engineering Fellowship is USD 2500 per month. The Fellowship is paid in Armenian Drams.

1. Be one of the key contributors to one or several lab projects.

2. Conduct courses at partner universities for at least 4, but not more than 8 academic hours a week.

3. Mentor at least one intern on the topics related to the fellow's fields of expertise by involving them in the lab's projects.

4. Acknowledge the Astghik Piliposyan Engineering Fellowship Program.

Applications will be reviewed by a Committee with representatives across diverse scientific and/or engineering disciplines. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.

Apply here - https://forms.gle/CrRtoNMWbY8KaGET7.

Applicants are required to submit:

1. CV (include higher education, prior research and work experience and publications)
2. Project proposal (max. 3 pages) discussing the following topics:
   • Requirements for laboratory equipment and space and other resources.
   • Potential research and industrial collaborations.
   • How your work contributes to your field.
3. How will your work contribute to Armenia’s future scientific and economic development?