NIH INCLUDE Project Fellowship—Research and Program Impact Analyses

About the role

The Participant Will Collaborate With An Interdisciplinary Team Supporting The INCLUDE Project To Understand The Impact Of Federal Investments In Down Syndrome (DS) Research. This Fellowship Provides Hands-on Experience In INCLUDE’s Effort To Synthesize And Catalyze Multidisciplinary DS Research.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing the outputs, outcomes, and impact of INCLUDE-funded research to define the Project’s achievements and contributions to the DS community.
• Conducting bibliometric and portfolio analyses using NIH databases and advanced tools.
• Identifying and presenting research and workforce trends, gaps, and emerging areas to inform Project planning.
• Preparing materials summarizing data and programs for both internal and external audiences.
• Developing an understanding of how to translate community needs into impactful public health research.
• Observing in federal and scientific meetings and participating with groups on DS research.

Requirements

The qualified candidate must be 18 years or older at the time of application and should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. The degree must have been received within the last five years of the appointment start date. Current graduate students who are nearing degree completion may apply but must have completed their degrees by the start of the fellowship.

Qualifications

• A completed application consists of a Zintellect profile.
• A program specific application submitted in Zintellect.
• A copy of your most recent official transcript.
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list.
• One Recommendation - Applicants are required to provide contact information for at least one recommendation in order to submit the application, but up to three are encouraged.

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend to help offset living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by NIH officials and are based on the candidate’s academic and professional background. In addition, NIH may provide a health insurance supplement to cover the monthly premium costs if you elect the ORAU/ORISE health insurance plan, as necessary.

Pay

$88,000.00 Yearly

Schedule

The appointment will initially be for one year, renewable annually up to 4 additional years upon recommendation of NIH and is contingent on the availability of funds.