The Office of Fellowships at the National Academies administers a diverse portfolio of fellowship programs on behalf of government agencies, private foundations, and other sponsoring organizations. These programs support scientists and policy professionals at critical stages of their careers and are designed to advance research, inform policy, and strengthen institutional capacity to accelerate scientific innovation and progress. Participants gain valuable experience, build professional networks, and make significant contributions to their fields, driving progress and discovery across a diverse range of disciplines. Through this programming, the Office of Fellowships plays a vital role in preparing the next generation of leaders in science, engineering, and medicine.
A unique aspect of the Office of Fellowships is its ability to draw on the extensive membership and volunteer network of the National Academies. This distinguished community includes some of the most respected experts and leaders in science, engineering, and medicine. By leveraging this resource, the Office of Fellowships ensures that each fellowship application undergoes a rigorous and comprehensive review process. Expert reviewers from the National Academies' network provide invaluable insights and evaluations, ensuring that sponsors receive highly qualified and thoroughly vetted awardees.
Fellowship Programs

• Research
  • NRC Research Associateship Programs (NRC RAP)
  • Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program
  • Army Research Laboratory Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Policy & Science
  • Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
  • Jefferson Science Fellowships (on hiatus until 2027)
• Leadership Development
  • ???????New Voices in Science, Engineering, and Medicine
• Regulatory & Emerging Technology
  • ???????Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program
• Regional & Mission-Focused
  • ???????Gulf Research Program (GRP) Fellowships:Early-Career Research Fellowships and Science Policy Fellowships

Our Expertise
National Academies fellowship programs develop high-impact talent, advance research and science policy, and strengthen institutions by embedding fellows within critical systems. The portfolio spans research, policy, regulatory science, and leadership development, creating pathways for impact across sectors.