Fellowship
We’re always looking for new Research Fellows to join our team. As a member of the fellowship, you’ll produce memos on private companies and support research for broader market trends. Each cohort of the fellowship lasts for three months, after which fellows will graduate unless they are offered the opportunity to stay on as a senior fellow.
If you’ve found yourself wanting to write about technology and startups, then being a Research Fellow is a great opportunity to add structure to that writing habit. Work with exceptional technology writers and professional editors to get feedback on your writing.
As a Research Fellow, you’ll have access to:
Quality Research Resources: Access to top research resources (e.g. Caplight, Crunchbase, Sacra, etc.)
Writing Feedback: The members of our research team have built followings for their writing to the tune of hundreds of thousands of followers and subscribers. For each of your memos, you’ll be able to get direct 1x1 feedback to hone your craft as a writer.
Compensation: A cash stipend for each memo completed.
Community: The opportunity to join the Contrary community and meet other talented, ambitious writers who share similar passions for tech and writing.
Guest Speakers: Each week we meet as a group to discuss memo writing progress and any logistical issues. As part of that weekly meeting, we sometimes invite a guest speaker. Previous speakers have included investors and operators from firms like Index Ventures, Greylock, Battery Ventures, Coatue, and Altimeter.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed towards the end of each quarter. If you submit your application towards the beginning of a quarter, it may take several months before you receive a decision.
Deadlines for 2025 are as follows: March 3 (Q1 cohort), June 4 (Q2 cohort), September 3 (Q3 cohort), and December 3 (Q4 cohort)
For all questions, reach out to research@contrary.com
Read a previous research fellow's experience with the fellowship here.
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