Handshake AI Fellowship
ActiveExpert (students & graduates) · Operator: Handshake
Handshake's paid fellowship for students, graduates and researchers to write and evaluate prompts in their academic field.
Official site ↗As of 2026-10-18
Posted pay
Pay model: Hourly, per task, or a mix (shown before acceptance). Ranges are posted by the platform, not estimates.
| Task type | Role | Range | Unit | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| stem | All fellowship projects | $30–$125 | hour | Based on education level, expertise and project. | Source (support.joinhandshake.com) |
Requirements
- Most roles need graduate-level expertise (Master's, PhD or postdoc)
- ~2 hours of paid onboarding modules, quiz and practice task
- 1099 independent contractor status
- No external AI tools allowed
Getting paid
- Payment methods
- Paid directly by Handshake (method not stated on the FAQ)
- Minimum payout
- Not published
- Pay schedule
- Weekly
Availability
Varies by project — check each posting.
US 1099 contractor model; international graduate students where visa conditions permit.
Source (support.joinhandshake.com)Application tips
- Lead with your academic field and degree level — selection is based on domain knowledge.
- Don't use ChatGPT or similar tools; it's prohibited.
Watch-outs (from official docs)
- Selection can take a while; silence doesn't mean rejection.
Referral program
10% of the referred fellow's first project hourly rate, capped at 40 hours' equivalent, after 10 approved hours within six months.
Source (support.joinhandshake.com)Sources
Checked on 2026-10-18.