Fellowship and Grant Opportunities

The Academies offer several fellowships in science, engineering, and medicine. Information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines is available on specific programs' websites.

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Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program — A nationally competitive fellowship program for postdoctoral and senior scientists to perform collaborative research with scientists and engineers at the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Air Force Institute of Technology, or the U.S. Air Force Academy. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.
American Academy of Nursing Fellowship — This fellowship provides talented, early-career health science scholars in nursing with the opportunity to participate actively in our work and to further their careers as future leaders in the field. Current Fellows of the AAN are eligible for the program. Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated interest in policy and scholarship related to health equity. This program is part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Science Scholars.

Share Your Dream

Fallon Wilson (2005 Predoctoral Ford Fellow) was awarded with a grant from the Kauffman Foundation to build and support a national black tech ecosystem builder association. She also had the opportunity to share her dream and vision in a TEDx talk.

ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships Program — These postdoctoral fellowships for outstanding young researchers provide the opportunity for recipients to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the mission of the Army Research Laboratory. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.
American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Fellowship — This fellowship provides talented, early-career health science scholars in emergency medicine with the opportunity to participate actively in our work and to further their careers as future leaders in the field. Diplomates or Active Candidates for Certification by ABEM, who hold non-tenured faculty positions in any university, are eligible for the program. This program is part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Science Scholars.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Science Diversity Leadership Award — Science Diversity Leadership awards from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will recognize the leadership and scientific accomplishments of outstanding early- to mid-career researchers at U.S. universities, medical schools, or nonprofit research institutes who — through their outreach, mentoring, teaching, and leadership — have a record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their scientific fields. They will have made significant research contributions to the biomedical sciences, show promise for continuing scientific achievement, and demonstrate leadership in efforts to diversify the sciences. Principal Investigators and laboratory staff who are leading projects supported by these grants will participate in annual in-person meetings and online webinars organized by CZI and will be connected to national and international scientific leaders through CZI convenings. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.

Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program — A program designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, and law students in the analysis and creation of science and technology policy and to familiarize them with the interactions of science, technology, and government.
Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs — Predoctoral, dissertation, and postdoctoral fellowships are awarded to individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level in the U.S. Fellowships are open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents; individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program; Indigenous individuals exercising rights associated with the Jay Treaty of 1794; individuals granted Temporary Protected Status; asylees; and refugees. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.

Ford Foundation Senior Fellowship — The goal of the Ford Foundation Senior Fellowship award is to provide funding for selected Ford Fellows to conduct innovative research that addresses the overall goals and mission of “moving the Ford Foundation forward.” This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.
Gilbert S. Omenn Fellowship — This fellowship enables talented, early-career scholars combining biomedical science and population health to participate actively in our work, promoting the integration of public health and medicine — both scientifically and through practice and policy. It aims to foster a cadre of physician-scientists who will integrate biomedical research, population health, and health policy and will expand the nation’s capacity for research, leadership, and policy development that advances health. This program is part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Science Scholars.
Greenwall Fellowship in Bioethics — This fellowship provides talented, early-career bioethics scholars with the opportunity to participate actively in our work and to further their careers as future leaders addressing bioethics issues in clinical care, biomedical research, and public policy. This program is part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Science Scholars.
Gulf Research Program Funding Opportunities — The Gulf Research Program offers a variety of fellowship and grant opportunities to support the program’s 30-year mission to enhance oil system safety and the protection of human health and the environment in the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. outer continental shelf regions.
The James C. Puffer, M.D./American Board of Family Medicine Fellowship — This fellowship enables talented, early-career health policy and science scholars in family medicine to participate actively in our work and to further their careers as future leaders in the field. Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated interest in and focus on health quality and health services and have an M.D., Ph.D., or D.O. This program is part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Science Scholars.
NAM Fellowship to Advance State Health Policy — This fellowship provides talented, early-career health science scholars from Wisconsin with the opportunity to participate actively in our work and to further their careers as future leaders in the field. Individuals with residence in the state of Wisconsin are eligible for the program. This program is part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Science Scholars.
NAM Fellowship in Osteopathic Medicine — This fellowship enables talented, early-career health science scholars to participate actively in our work and to further their careers as future leaders in the field. Preference will be given to nominees who have a demonstrated interest in and focus on Osteopathic Medicine. This program is part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Science Scholars.
NAM Fellowship in Pharmacy — This fellowship enables talented, early-career health science scholars to participate actively in our work and to further their careers as future leaders in the field. Preference will be given to those with a demonstrated interest in and focus on advancing pharmacy practice and scholarship. This program is part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Science Scholars.
NETL Methane Hydrates Fellowship Program — These fellowships support the development of methane hydrate science and enable highly qualified graduate and postgraduate students to pursue advanced degrees and training in an area of increasing national interest. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.
New Voices NASEM Fellowship Program — During the course of the two-year program, members are given an opportunity work within an extremely diverse cohort of outstanding leaders to collectively advance their ideas about the future of science, engineering, and medicine.
Norman F. Gant/American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship — This fellowship enables talented, early-career health science scholars in obstetrics and gynecology to participate actively our work and to further their careers as future leaders in the field. Diplomates or Active Candidates for Certification by ABOG, who hold non-tenured faculty positions in any university, are eligible for the program. This program is part of the NAM Fellowships for Health Science Scholars.
NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) — Postdoctoral and senior research awards are sponsored by 20 federal laboratories at over 100 locations in the United States and overseas. These nationally competitive awards allow highly qualified scientists and engineers to apply their special knowledge and talents to research areas that are of interest to them and to the host laboratories and centers. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Science Diversity Leadership Award — Science Diversity Leadership awards from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will recognize the leadership and scientific accomplishments of outstanding early- to mid-career researchers at U.S. universities, medical schools, or nonprofit research institutes who — through their outreach, mentoring, teaching, and leadership — have a record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their scientific fields. They will have made significant research contributions to the biomedical sciences, show promise for continuing scientific achievement, and demonstrate leadership in efforts to diversify the sciences. Principal Investigators and laboratory staff who are leading projects supported by these grants will participate in annual in-person meetings and online webinars organized by CZI and will be connected to national and international scientific leaders through CZI convenings. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.
Distinguished Nurse Scholar-in-Residence Program — This program provides a year-long residential health policy opportunity at the National Academies in Washington, DC. The immersion experience supports the engagement of outstanding nurse leaders in a prominent role in health policy at the national level. The program seeks individuals who have the capacity and skills to generate policy for issues of special interest and the ability to promote greater public understanding. Applicants with demonstrated success in promoting health equity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Add to a Career

Daniel B. Oerther (center) was a 2014 Jefferson Science Fellow in the U.S. Department of State. Professor Oerther, standing with his daughter Emma, was recognized with an Engineering Education Excellence Award for advocating professional licensure by the National Society of Professional Engineers during their annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri.

Gulf Research Program Funding Opportunities — The Gulf Research Program offers a variety of fellowship and grant opportunities to support the program’s 30-year mission to enhance oil system safety and the protection of human health and the environment in the Gulf of Mexico and U.S. outer continental shelf regions.
Jefferson Science Fellows Program — Fellowship opportunities are open to tenured academic scientists, engineers, and physicians from U.S. institutions of higher education. Fellows spend a year at the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development as science advisers on foreign policy/international development issues. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.
NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence — This collaborative program in partnership with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) is designed to advance equity and develop a cadre of leaders who can drive implementation of effective strategies to raise awareness of diagnosis in medicine, support diagnostic excellence, and reduce diagnostic errors at the national level. The program seeks exceptional individuals who are interested in focusing on diagnosis-related work from a broad range of disciplines and professions — including physicians, advanced practice clinicians, quality experts, informaticians, and researchers.
NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) — Postdoctoral and senior research awards are sponsored by 20 federal laboratories at over 100 locations in the United States and overseas. These nationally competitive awards allow highly qualified scientists and engineers to apply their special knowledge and talents to research areas that are of interest to them and to the host laboratories and centers. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program — This fellowship provides the nation’s most comprehensive learning experience at the nexus of health, science, and policy in Washington, DC. It is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional mid-career health professionals, behavioral/social scientists, and others with an interest in health and health care. Fellows gain an insider’s perspective of the political process, develop unmatched leadership skills, and build a professional network that lasts a lifetime.

Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
The Academies has introduced an Arab-American Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program that will bring together outstanding young scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the United States and the 22 countries of the Arab League for a series of symposia to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. The first symposium was held from October 17-19, 2011 at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Science Diversity Leadership Award

Science Diversity Leadership awards from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) will recognize the leadership and scientific accomplishments of outstanding early- to mid-career researchers at U.S. universities, medical schools, or nonprofit research institutes who — through their outreach, mentoring, teaching, and leadership — have a record of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their scientific fields. They will have made significant research contributions to the biomedical sciences, show promise for continuing scientific achievement, and demonstrate leadership in efforts to diversify the sciences. Principal Investigators and laboratory staff who are leading projects supported by these grants will participate in annual in-person meetings and online webinars organized by CZI and will be connected to national and international scientific leaders through CZI convenings. This program is a part of the Fellowships Office.

Gulf Research Program Grant Opportunities

These grants aim to:

Advance the understanding of ecosystem processes and dynamics to facilitate sustainable use of natural resources
Enable people and coastal communities to successfully prepare for, respond, and adapt to stressors and adverse events
Foster minimization and management of risk to make offshore operations safer for both people and the environment.
Enhance the ability of researchers, decision makers, and communities to use science to solve challenges at the intersections of human, environmental, and offshore energy systems.
Improve understanding of the various interacting physical, biological, and chemical processes at work in the Gulf of Mexico.

Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER)
Managed by the Academies, PEER began in 2011 as a partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) designed to address development challenges through international research collaboration. Over time, several new U.S. Government-supported agency partners were added, including the National Institutes of Health, NASA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the Smithsonian Institution.

Pakistan-U.S. Science and Technology Cooperation Program
In 2003, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of Pakistan and the U.S. Department of State signed a comprehensive Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement that established a framework to increase cooperation in science, technology, engineering, and education for mutual benefit and peaceful purposes between the science and education communities in both countries. Each country has contributed funds to support Cooperation Program projects under this agreement that would enhance the ability of the science and technology community to positively contribute to human and economic development in Pakistan. This program, which is being implemented by the National Academy of Sciences on the U.S. side, is intended to increase the strength and breadth of cooperation and linkages between Pakistani scientists and institutions with counterparts in the United States.

U.S. Egypt Science and Technology Joint Fund
The U.S. - Egypt Science and Technology Joint Fund was established under an agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt to strengthen scientific and technological capabilities between both countries. To support activities of the joint fund, each country jointly matches funds provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Scientific Research. The program is implemented in the U.S. by the National Academy of Sciences and in Egypt by the Science and Technology Development Fund. Activities funded through recent cycles included collaborative research grants, between U.S. and Egyptian PIs, and junior scientist development visit grants.