Grant opportunity
Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship 2027
The National Academies is recruiting specialists for hands-on experience with federal biotechnology regulation and policy.
- 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.