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The Office of Fellowships administers a diverse portfolio of National Academies-wide fellowship programs that support researchers and policy professionals to accelerate scientific innovation and progress.

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Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Open until September 1, 2026

Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowships are six-month, full-time, hands-on professional development fellowships structured to engage early career professionals in developing the evidence basis needed to...

Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Accepting Applications Starting September 1, 2026

The Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP) provides nationally competitive fellowship awards for postdoctoral and senior scientists. Selected individuals have the unique opportuni...

NRC Research Associateship Programs

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Accepting Applications Starting September 1, 2026

The NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) are prestigious postdoctoral and senior research awards designed to provide promising scientists and engineers with high-quality research opportunities at...

Army Research Laboratory Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early career researchers the opportunity to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the mission of...

Environment Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

For the 2026-2028 Application Cycle, the Environment Track focuses on Ecosystem Health - Monitoring and Managing for Environmental Change. This track invites research that leverages innovative scienti...

Energy Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

For the 2026-2028 Application Cycle, the Energy Track focuses on Legacy Energy Systems & Pathways Forward. This track invites interdisciplinary research that develops new knowledge, tools, or technolo...

Community Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

For the 2026-2028 Application Cycle, the Community track focuses on Climate Risk, Heath & Decision Making. The track invites applied research that identifies how climate-related stressors (e.g., heat,...

Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowships

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Review

The Gulf Research Program’s Science Policy Fellowship helps scientists hone their skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems. Fellows gain first-hand e...

New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Awarded December 1, 2025

New Voices in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is a cohort-based leadership program that promotes collaboration among outstanding mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals during...

Education Research Track: Early-Career Research Fellowship

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Awarded September 1, 2025

The Education Research Track is pausing for 2026 and will not be accepting applications this year. We’ll share information about the 2027 cycle in Fall/Winter 2026.

Gulf Research Program Early-Career Research Fellowships

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Progress

The Gulf Research Program’s Early-Career Research Fellowship supports emerging scientific leaders as they take risks on research ideas not yet tested, pursue unique collaborations, and build a network...

Jefferson Science Fellowships

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Progress

Jefferson Science Fellowships are an innovative model for engaging faculty in the U.S. foreign policy and international development process through a one-year immersive experience at the U.S. Departme...

The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program

Fellowship/Professional Development Program In Progress

Launched in 1997, the Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is a full-time, hands-on workforce training and educational program that provides early career individu...

Fellowship Roundtable

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Completed

The Fellowship Roundtable usually meets bi-annually in Washington, DC to discuss aspects of fellowship administration and best practices, and to share information and concerns about individual fellows...

NETL Methane Hydrate Fellowships

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Completed

The NETL Methane Hydrate Program is designed to support the development of Methane Hydrate science and enable highly qualified graduate and postgraduate students to pursue advanced degrees and trainin...

The Optical Society of America Foundation Fellowships

Fellowship/Professional Development Program Completed

The Optical Society of America Foundation (OSAF) Fellowships are no longer active. This fellowship was intended to provide career enhancing experiences to recent PhDs through postdoctoral research at...

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