Pace Research Fellowship
by Pace (pacefellows.com)
A four-week paid research residency at Pace's New York HQ for technologists working at the intersection of computing infrastructure, economics, and the physical world.
Apply NowPaid residency (amount undisclosed)
4 weeks
United States
Open to students, researchers, founders, and independent thinkers working on computing infrastructure, economics, and the physical world. Applicants must be willing to be based in New York City for the four-week residency.
Summer 2026 cohort; applications closed May 16, 2026
7/11/2026
May 16, 2026
About This Fellowship
Pace Research Fellowship is a four-week paid residency hosted at Pace's New York City headquarters during Summer 2026. It's designed for students, researchers, founders, and independent thinkers working on the intersection of computing infrastructure, economics, and the physical world. Fellows work alongside the Pace investment team on original research that 'starts where consensus ends,' producing publishable artifacts while gaining access to compute, mentorship, and the Pace network.
The program is unusual among startup-adjacent fellowships in that it is research-first rather than company-building. Rather than pushing fellows toward incorporation or fundraising, the residency funds deep investigation into the systems shaping the next decade of infrastructure and economics. Participants leave with tangible research output and direct relationships with an active investment team focused on these themes.
What You Get
A fully paid four-week residency in New York City with direct access to the Pace investment team, compute resources, and a publishable research outlet.
- Paid 4-week residency at Pace HQ in New York City
- Direct mentorship from the Pace investment team
- Compute and network access for research work
- Publishable research artifacts as the primary deliverable
- Exposure to Pace portfolio companies and ecosystem
Best Fit
Technically-minded researchers, founders, and students interested in computing infrastructure, economics, and their interaction with physical systems.
- Students, PhDs, and independent researchers
- Founders between projects or in deep-research mode
- Anyone investigating infrastructure, energy, compute, or economic systems
- Comfortable producing original research rather than a pitch deck
What Makes It Different
Research-first rather than company-building. Rather than optimizing for demo days or incorporation, the program funds deep investigation and publishable output, with the Pace investment team as peers rather than program staff.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does the Pace Fellows provide?
Funding at Pace Research Fellowship: paid residency (amount undisclosed). The program runs for 4 weeks.
When is the Pace Fellows application deadline?
The current deadline is May 16, 2026. Application cycle: summer 2026 cohort; applications closed May 16, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Pace Fellows?
Open to students, researchers, founders, and independent thinkers working on computing infrastructure, economics, and the physical world. Applicants must be willing to be based in New York City for the four-week residency. Geographic scope: United States.
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