Students
Research Opportunities for Stanford Students
Wu Tsai Undergraduate Summer Research Program
We hosted two Stanford undergraduates during the Summer of 2022 and 2023 and will be taking on one student for Summer 2024. Check the Stanford Wu Tsai website for details on how to apply. Reach out to our team at fastrprogram@stanford.edu if you’re interested in working with us!
Stanford Medical Scholars Research (MedScholars)
If you are a Stanford Medical student interested in doing research with our team, you’ll find more information and project openings by faculty member on their site.
Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Research Fellowship
Are you a current doctoral or postdoctoral student at Stanford interested in studying human performance? Consider applying for this interdisciplinary research fellowship with the Stanford Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance for 2024. Eligibility and application information can be found on their website HERE.
Research for Academic Credits
If you are a Stanford undergraduate, you may be eligible to do research for academic credits. Work with your advisor to ensure this is an option for your degree program and class schedule. Our team is currently full, we will advertise on this page and our social media when we are accepting applications for additional student research positions.
Opportunities for External Students
Stanford Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Postdoctoral Fellowship for Female Athlete Research
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance is launching a new postdoctoral fellowship program to address the unique physiological and health challenges faced by female athletes. Eligible postdoctoral fellows from within or outside Stanford are welcome to apply. International postdoctoral candidates are also welcome to apply.
Women in Sports Tech (WiST) Fellowship
WiST pairs teams with an applicant to their program and we have worked with students getting PhDs and Masters degrees in Biomechanics and Biokinesiology. FASTR is not currently taking on any WiST fellows. Their website highlights previous interns company placements and projects.
Other Female Athlete Research and Job Opportunities
If you are interested in female athlete research or a full-time job, there are a number of other groups and institutions doing work or hiring candidates in this area that we encourage you to consider!
- The Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital
- Women in Sports Tech (WiST) Job Board
- Voice in Sport (VIS)
- Hospital for Special Surgery Women’s Sports Summer Internship
We collaborate with the team at Boston Children’s on a number of research projects. They have a robust, interdisciplinary clinical and research team addressing the needs of the female athlete.
The WiST job board connects you with sports technology positions across the globe. From Nike to Strava to Hoka, WiST helps connect women in this field with industry leading brands. Check our the variety of mentorship opportunities on their website.
Voice in Sport is a sports advocacy company with the goal of creating a female athlete mentorship network and community. To gain access to professional and collegiate athlete mentors and experts in the female athlete field, student athletes can sign up for a membership. Additionally, check out their job openings if you are interested in working with their team!
The Women’s Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) offers a paid, full-time, 8-week summer internship for students interested in sports medicine. There are opportunities for both students who just finished their first year of medical school and for those who just completed their junior year of undergrad. Learn more and apply at their website HERE.