Applications are now open for the MI Mobility Fellows Program, a full-time, salaried role starting June 2026.
Ann Arbor SPARK is seeking applicants for the MI Mobility Fellows Program, a 15-month paid position that will expand organizational capacity to tackle public transit and mobility challenges with solutions inclusive of technology and innovation. The fellow will work full-time beginning June 2026.
Ann Arbor SPARK was one of 12 host sites selected by the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), Michigan Central, and the State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification to host the second cohort of fellows for 2026-2027. The fellow will take on various projects that aid in community economic development, ultimately helping promote equity and improve quality of life for those who live or work in Ann Arbor. The fellow will contribute to client engagement, ecosystem programming, thought leadership, and strategic initiatives that strengthen Ann Arbor’s position as a hub for advanced mobility innovation.
In addition to a salary and benefits, the MI Mobility Fellows Program also offers training, professional development, and networking opportunities for fellows. Fellows will have the opportunity to connect with local, regional, and state leaders in mobility innovation.
Ann Arbor is home to one of the country’s most active mobility and advanced automotive ecosystems, anchored by global research and engineering talent, leading startups, and industry partners advancing next-generation transportation technologies. With assets including the University of Michigan, the American Center for Mobility, and a growing network of mobility companies and innovators, the region continues to play a central role in shaping the future of connected, autonomous, and electric transportation.
“Ann Arbor has built a uniquely collaborative mobility ecosystem where startups, global companies, researchers, and policymakers are all working toward the future of transportation,” said Janis Seabolt, director of mobility programs at Ann Arbor SPARK. “The MI Mobility Fellows Program adds valuable capacity to that work by bringing emerging leaders into the region to help advance innovative solutions and strengthen the partnerships that make this ecosystem so dynamic.”
The deadline to apply for the fellowship is March 31, 2026. To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit https://cedamichigan.org/mi-mobility-fellows-program/.
About MI Mobility Fellows Program
The MI Mobility Fellows Program is dedicated to advancing mobility innovation and addressing transportation and mobility challenges in Michigan. By supporting early-stage startups and collaborating with transit and economic development agencies, the program aims to attract and retain entry-level talent while creating a dynamic and sustainable mobility ecosystem in Michigan.
