Film
Bold visual storytelling about learning.
Example projects
- A 15-minute documentary following a first-gen student from failing grades to valedictorian
- A stop-motion paper-cut short about the anxiety of growing up online
Aristotle Fellows
Create something that outlasts you
A fellowship for deeply creative people to propose and execute original projects, shaping the future of how the world learns.
The program
We support people with taste and conviction
You bring the idea and make it happen. We'll back you the whole way.
Your project
You propose a project that excites you and we give you the resources, support, and up to $1,000 to make it real.
The scope
Projects must be related to tutoring, parenting, education, or the love of learning.
Tracks
Four ways in
Pick the one that fits. Each is open-ended by design.
Journalism
Opinionated pieces that change how people think about education.
Example projects
- A video essay on why AI tutors outperform classroom instruction for struggling students
- A long-form article on how helicopter parenting is backfiring on adolescent learning
- A data scrollytelling piece mapping the collapse of math proficiency since 2019
Research
Original research on learning, focused on AI tutoring efficacy.
Example projects
- A controlled study comparing AI tutoring vs. peer tutoring for algebra retention
- A 3-month longitudinal study on how daily AI tutoring sessions affect test scores
Product Incubation Lab
Build any consumer learning product you've been itching to make.
Example projects
- A mobile app that turns any textbook chapter into a personalized study plan
- A multiplayer trivia game where kids compete using AI-generated questions
- A browser extension that explains any highlighted text at your reading level
How it works
From idea to finished work
- 1
Tell us what excites you
Short application. Share your ideas, link to work you're proud of, and pick a track. Nothing is set in stone.
- 2
Chat with us
We'll hop on a call to talk through your ideas and shape the project together.
- 3
Execute on your terms
1 to 3 months. Weekly check-ins and office hours. In SF or fully remote, your call.
- 4
Ship and present
One finished project. One presentation. Up to $1,000 upon completion.
Who this is for
This is for the people who make things.
Students, professionals, parents, self-taught makers. Anyone with a project they can't stop thinking about.
FAQ
Common questions
Anyone. No age, degree, or experience requirements. We care about taste, ambition, and the drive to ship.
Yes. Up to $1,000 upon completion of your project and presentation.
1 to 3 months. Weekly check-ins and office hours. You set your own schedule beyond that.
Yes. Remote from anywhere, or in-person at our SF office.
No. A compelling vision matters more than a polished resume.
Individual fellowship, but your project can involve collaborators. You own the deliverable.
You own it. We may ask to feature standout work, but IP stays with you.
Broadly. If it serves learners or the people who raise them, pitch it.
Weekly group sessions, dedicated office hours, and access to our tools and resources.
One finished project and a presentation to the team and your cohort.
Ready to make something?
Rolling applications. Apply now, start soon.