Grant opportunity

Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship 2027

The National Academies is recruiting specialists for hands-on experience with federal biotechnology regulation and policy.

FellowshipBiotechnologyRegulationPolicyUnited States
Funder
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Applications close 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time
Applications close 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time: Aug 31, 2026
Award
USD 70,000 stipend for the six-month fellowship
Applicant
U.S. citizens with an advanced degree and approximately three to five years of relevant experience who can complete a six-month Washington, DC placement.
Discipline
Biomedical Sciences
Region
United States
Posted
Jul 30, 2026

Call summary

Overview

The National Academies is recruiting specialists for hands-on experience with federal biotechnology regulation and policy.

Who can apply

U.S. citizens with an advanced degree and approximately three to five years of relevant experience who can complete a six-month Washington, DC placement.

What it supports

  • Biotechnology regulation.
  • Risk assessment and science advice.
  • Federal policy and interagency coordination.

Funding and duration

  • The fellowship provides a USD 70,000 stipend for six months.

Applications close 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time

Applications close 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time: Aug 31, 2026

How to apply

Submit the application materials listed on the National Academies portal by 31 August 2026.

Call details

Source-based overview

The National Academies is recruiting specialists for hands-on experience with federal biotechnology regulation and policy. Fellows contribute technical expertise while learning how evidence informs federal oversight. Applicants should use the official call page for the final rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.

Eligibility

U.S. citizens with an advanced degree and approximately three to five years of relevant experience who can complete a six-month Washington, DC placement.

Funding and benefits

The fellowship provides a USD 70,000 stipend for six months.

Themes and supported activities

Biotechnology regulation.

Risk assessment and science advice.

Federal policy and interagency coordination.

Deadline and timeline

Applications close 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time: Applications close 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time: Aug 31, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Submit the application materials listed on the National Academies portal by 31 August 2026.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.