FDA Fellowship - Office of Global Policy and Strategy

Description

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

A research opportunity is available immediately with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of the Commissioner (OC), Office of Global Policy and Strategy (OGPS) located in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Research Project

You will participate in research and analytical activities supporting FDA's global regulatory operations and policy. You will gain hands-on experience at the intersection of public health policy, strategic thinking, regulatory science, and international affairs, while contributing to FDA's efforts to strengthen public health protections for American consumers and patients.

Project 1: Research Supporting Foreign Office Operations

You will contribute to research supporting FDA's foreign office operations, with a focus on analyzing data, outcomes, and trends related to unannounced foreign inspections of food, drug, device, and cosmetics manufacturers. Further, you will perform analysis on the different economic, geopolitical, industrial, and regulatory factors that affect the production and export of FDA regulated products to the United States.

Project 2: Research Supporting FDA's International Priorities

You will collaborate with mentors to perform research and analysis to inform regulatory systems strengthening efforts and bilateral engagement action plans for specific workstreams between FDA and foreign competent authorities. Priority areas include regulatory reliance, detection and mitigation of the risks associated with substandard and falsified medicines, foodborne illness traceability, antimicrobial resistance, inspection and laboratory capacity, good clinical practices, and good regulatory practices.

Learning Objectives

Throughout the fellowship, you will engage in structured learning opportunities designed to build experience in regulatory science, global health policy, and data analysis. These include mentored research experiences with FDA subject matter experts, participation in relevant training programs and seminars, and skill development in scientific writing, policy analysis, and emerging technologies such as AI. You will also have opportunities to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to the full breadth of FDA's regulatory and scientific operations.

This fellowship will provide you with a strong foundation for a career in regulatory science, public health, or global health policy. By contributing to high-impact research projects spanning international regulatory operations, emerging technology, and pharmaceutical market policy, you will develop a robust portfolio of analytical, writing, and collaborative skills. Engagement with FDA's global regulatory network and exposure to real-world policy challenges will position you as a competitive candidate for advanced roles in government, academia, or the private sector.

Mentor

The mentor for this opportunity is Ravi Bharwani (Ravi.Bharwani@fda.hhs.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.

Appointment Details

• Anticipated Start Date: September or October 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.
• Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of FDA and is contingent on the availability of funds.
• Level of Participation: The appointment is full time.
• Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.

Pay

• Stipend: $7,600 monthly, plus $532 per month for a health insurance supplement.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate should have received a master's or doctoral in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past three years.

Preferred Skills

• Quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Global and public health
• Regulatory policy
• Pharmacology
• Health communications and international relations