Office of Fellowships

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

Subtopics
1. Agricultural Chemicals
2. Animal Health and Welfare
3. Conservation
4. Crop Management
5. Decarbonization
6. Energy Demand and Use
7. Energy Sources and Renewables
8. Environmental Monitoring
9. Fisheries Management
10. Food Production
11. Food Safety
12. Forest Management
13. Fuel
14. Land Management
15. Minerals
16. Ocean Management
17. Plant Diseases and Pests
18. Soil Management
Data and Statistics

Subtopics
1. Data Analytics
2. Data Collection
3. Data Infrastructure
4. Data Privacy
5. Demographics
6. National Statistics
7. Statistical Analysis
Economy and Workforce

Subtopics
1. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
2. Business Partnerships
3. Commercialization
4. Economic Development
5. Economic Policy
6. Labor Economics
7. Organizational Leadership
8. Professional Development
9. Workforce Development
Education

Subtopics
1. Academic Standards and Testing
2. Athletics and Physical Activity
3. Educational Administration
4. English Language Learning
5. Higher Education
6. Pre-K to Grade 12 Education
7. School Safety
8. Teacher Development
9. Technical Education
Engineering

Subtopics
1. Automation
2. Biotechnology
3. Manufacturing Technologies
4. Mining and Energy Extraction
5. Nanotechnology
6. Plastics
7. Safety Critical Systems
Environment and Biology

Subtopics
1. Aquatic Ecosystems
2. Climate Change
3. Environmental DNA
4. Evolution and Geologic History
5. Genetics
6. Glaciers, Ice Sheets, and Sea Levels
7. Hazards, Disasters, and Extreme Events
8. Microorganisms and Microbiomes
9. Pollinators and Insects
10. Pollution
11. Terrestrial Ecosystems
12. Weather
13. Wildlife
Health and Medicine

Subtopics
1. Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition
2. Diseases and Conditions
3. Health Care
4. Medical Technology
5. Pharmaceuticals
6. Public Health
Information Technology

Subtopics
1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Communications Infrastructure
3. Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things
4. Cybersecurity
5. Digital Apps and Services
6. Digital Models
7. Digital Transformation
8. Hardware Development
9. High-Performance Computing
10. Human–Computer Interaction
11. Quantum Computing
12. Software Development
Infrastructure and the Built Environment

Subtopics
1. Accessible Infrastructure
2. Bridges, Roads, and Highways
3. Buildings
4. Design and Construction
5. Energy Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
6. Environmental Health and Safety
7. Infrastructure Asset Maintenance
8. Maritime Infrastructure
9. Pipelines and Tank Farms
10. Property and Real Estate
11. Rural Development
12. Urban Planning
13. Waste Management and Recycling
14. Water and Wastewater Utilities
Law, Society, and Justice

Subtopics
1. Abuse and Harassment
2. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
3. Children and Youth in Care
4. Community Engagement
5. Community Resilience and Sustainability
6. Crime and Policing
7. Criminal Justice System
8. Displaced Persons
9. Elections and Voting
10. Ethics
11. Food Security
12. Gender and Identity
13. Globalization
14. Housing and Homelessness
15. Human and Civil Rights
16. Humanitarian Aid
17. Immigration
18. Law and Justice
19. Military and Veterans
20. Misinformation
21. Poverty and Economic Mobility
22. Racism and Discrimination
23. Rural Communities
Legislation and Policy

Subtopics
1. Executive Order Analysis
2. Legal Research
3. Legislation Analysis
4. Policy Analysis
5. Provision Analysis
Research and Standards

Subtopics
1. Community-Based Research
2. Emerging Technologies
3. Innovation
4. Intellectual Property
5. Open Science
6. Research
7. Science Communication
8. Science Funding
9. Scientific Integrity
Space, Security, and Conflicts

Subtopics
1. Military and Defense
2. Security
3. Space
Transportation

Subtopics
1. Air Transportation
2. Freight and Supply Chain
3. Maritime Transportation
4. Public Transportation
5. Rail Transport
6. Road Transportation
7. Sustainable Transportation
8. Traffic Management and Road Safety
9. Transportation Planning
10. Vehicles
11. Vulnerable Road Users
12. Winter Maintenance

Update to Track System for 2026 Application Cycle

The Gulf Research Program (GRP) has updated the track structure for the 2026 Early-Career Research Fellowship (ECRF) cycle to more clearly align with the guiding impact areas of the GRP while building on the focus and intent of the fellowship’s existing tracks.

For the 2026 application cycle, the ECRF will offer the following tracks: Community Track, Energy Track, and Environment Track. The Education Research Track will not be offered for the 2026 cycle. Track offerings may vary by year.

Application windows for the 2026 tracks will open throughout the year:  

Community Track: February 4 – March 25, 2026
Energy Track: March 17 – May 5, 2026 
Environment Track: April 14 – June 2, 2026

The GRP updated the track names to broaden the reach of the ECRF fellowship, recognize the need for interdisciplinarity inherent to the challenges facing the Gulf, create a more flexible educational experience for fellows, and generate research that effects positive change in the Gulf region.  

New Voices members appointed to Workshop Committee for Rethinking Researcher Assessment

Mitul Luhar (Cohort 2024-26), Emily Pentzer (Cohort 2024-26), and Eri Saikawa (Cohort 2024-26) were appointed to serve on the workshop committee for Rethinking Researcher Assessment and Incentives at U.S. Academic Institutions, a joint project between the Strategic Council for Research Excellence and New Voices. The committee will explore new approaches to expand the criteria for which researchers are assessed at U.S. academic institutions beyond traditional outputs such as grants, publications, and citation counts. The workshop will bring together professors, researchers, and administrators to explore effective strategies for implementing these changes at universities across the U.S. New Voices member Mitul Luhar will serve as the co-chair for the committee. Visit the Workshop page.

New Voices members work with Hollywood screenwriters at Science and Entertainment Exchange Retreat

New Voices members Enrico Castillo (Cohort 2021-23) and Kiana Aran (Cohort 2024-26) participated in the 2025 Writers Retreat with the Science and Entertainment Exchange. The Science and Entertainment Exchange, a program of the National Academy of Sciences, connects the entertainment industry with experts in science, technology, and medicine in order to enhance the portrayal of science and scientists in film, television, and new media, and to make science more accessible and inspiring for all audiences.

New Voices member selected for NAM's Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Program

New Voices member Enrico Castillo (Cohort 2021-23) was one of 10 selected members of the National Academy of Medicine's (NAM) 2025 class of Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars. This cohort of early- to mid-career professionals come from a wide range of health-related fields, including pediatrics, infectious diseases, psychiatry, and biomedical engineering. The NAM’s Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine (ELHM) program provides a platform for a new generation of leaders to collaborate with the NAM and its members to advance science, address persistent challenges in health and medicine, and spark transformative change to improve health for all.

Learn more.

New Voices members attend National Academy of Sciences 162nd Annual Meeting

On April 26, 2025, Monica Dus (Cohort 2024-26), Rachel Gallery (Cohort 2024-26), Mitul Luhar (Cohort 2024-26), Melanie Napier (Cohort 2024-26) and Emily Pentzer (Cohort 2024-26) attended the NAS Annual Meeting. The meeting was a gathering of NAS members, with an opening address by President Marcia McNutt and subsequent technical panel discussions. New Voices members met with National Academies leadership and members, and highlighted current and future activities.

Visit the event page.

New Voices Spring 2025 Member Meeting responds to current events and builds science communication skills

The spring 2025 New Voices meeting brought members together to explore emerging trends in STEM funding, applications of AI in research dissemination, and new avenues for cohort collaboration. Highlights included a dynamic science communication workshop led by editors from Issues in Science and Technology, career-focused lightning talks, and networking with Mirzayan Fellows. Participants also engaged in forward-looking discussions about the program’s future and project development.

Webinar: Funding Outside the Box - Non-Federal Paths for Junior Researchers

New Voices member Jessica Menold (Cohort 2024-26) organized a webinar in collaboration with other New Voices members on the topic of seeking alternative funding sources in a changing funding landscape. In this webinar, leaders in research across engineering, science, and medicine unpacked non-federal funding strategies. Panelists discussed their research careers and shared insights on soliciting and securing funding from non-traditional sources.

Listen to Podcast: The Rise of Deadly Fungal Pathogens

On this episode of "The Ongoing Transformation," a podcast from Issues in Science and Technology, host Jason Lloyd interviews Angel Desai (Cohort 2024-26), an infectious disease specialist and associate professor at the University of California Davis Medical Center. Desai and George R. Thompson III cowrote “Foiling the Growing Threat of Fungal Pathogens” in the Winter 2025 issue. Desai discusses what fungal pathogens are, why they are becoming more dangerous, and how the public health community can respond. Listen to the episode.

New Voices member attends Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America in Peru

On March 11-13, 2025, Mariel Lavieri (Cohort 2024-26) attended the Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America Symposium in Lima, Peru. The event brought together outstanding early/mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from across Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the U.S. and Canada, to explore exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. This symposium aims to catalyze convergence research, innovation, and cross-pollination of ideas. Visit the event page.

New Voices members lead through the 3rd U.S.-Africa Frontiers Symposium

On February 18-20, 2025, New Voices members Hussam Mahmoud (Cohort 2021-23), Asmeret Berhe (2018-20), and Jamaji Nwanaji-Nwerem (Cohort 2024-26) attended the Third U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Symposium in Kigali, Rwanda. The U.S.- Africa Frontiers program brings together outstanding young scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the U.S. and the member countries of the African Union for a series of symposia to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. Hussam served as a co-chair for the symposium and Asmeret co-chaired a session focused on decarbonization. Visit the event page.

New Voices present research at Y-KAST Sustainability Conference in Korea

From February 12-14, 2025, Rachel Gallery (Cohort 2024-26) and Ying Zhang (Cohort 2024-26) attended the International Conference on Breakthroughs for a Sustainable Future in Busan, Korea, hosted by The Young Korean Academy of Science and Technology (Y-KAST). Rachel presented "Soil Ecology for Biodiversity Conservation" in the Basic Science Forum and participated in a mentoring panel on graduate student professional development. Ying presented "Top-Down Network Management at Scale" in the Applied Science Forum. Both engaged in networking with representatives from other Young Academies, including the Global Young Academy.

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Office of Fellowships

News and updates

New Voices Program for Emerging STEM Leaders Announces 2026 Cohort

National Academies Welcome Inaugural Cohort of Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Fellows

Update to Track System for 2026 Application Cycle

Gulf Research Program Welcomes Early-Career Research Fellows in Environmental Protection and Stewardship and Education Research

GRP Welcomes Early-Career Research Fellows in Offshore Energy Safety and Human Health and Community Resilience

GRP Welcomes 12 New Science Policy Fellows to 2025 Cohort

Recording Available! 2025 New Voices Informational Webinar for Applicants

New Voices members appointed to Workshop Committee for Rethinking Researcher Assessment

New Voices members work with Hollywood screenwriters at Science and Entertainment Exchange Retreat

New Voices member selected for NAM's Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Program

Next Generation of Leaders Connect and Collaborate at 2025 Gulf Scholars Program Conference

New Voices members attend National Academy of Sciences 162nd Annual Meeting

New Voices Spring 2025 Member Meeting responds to current events and builds science communication skills

Webinar: Funding Outside the Box - Non-Federal Paths for Junior Researchers

Listen to Podcast: The Rise of Deadly Fungal Pathogens

New Voices member attends Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America in Peru

New Voices members lead through the 3rd U.S.-Africa Frontiers Symposium

New Voices present research at Y-KAST Sustainability Conference in Korea

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New Voices Program for Emerging STEM Leaders Announces 2026 Cohort

National Academies Welcome Inaugural Cohort of Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Fellows

Update to Track System for 2026 Application Cycle

Gulf Research Program Welcomes Early-Career Research Fellows in Environmental Protection and Stewardship and Education Research

GRP Welcomes Early-Career Research Fellows in Offshore Energy Safety and Human Health and Community Resilience

GRP Welcomes 12 New Science Policy Fellows to 2025 Cohort

Recording Available! 2025 New Voices Informational Webinar for Applicants

New Voices members appointed to Workshop Committee for Rethinking Researcher Assessment

New Voices members work with Hollywood screenwriters at Science and Entertainment Exchange Retreat

New Voices member selected for NAM's Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Program

Next Generation of Leaders Connect and Collaborate at 2025 Gulf Scholars Program Conference

New Voices members attend National Academy of Sciences 162nd Annual Meeting

New Voices Spring 2025 Member Meeting responds to current events and builds science communication skills

Webinar: Funding Outside the Box - Non-Federal Paths for Junior Researchers

Listen to Podcast: The Rise of Deadly Fungal Pathogens

New Voices member attends Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America in Peru

New Voices members lead through the 3rd U.S.-Africa Frontiers Symposium

New Voices present research at Y-KAST Sustainability Conference in Korea