NIH OBSSR Fellowship for Using Behavioral and Social Sciences Research to Inform AI Practices in Health Research Policy and Administration

Qualifications

• 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.
• Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals.

Why should I apply?

As a participant in a STEM research participation program, you will learn about different NIH support mechanisms and different collaborative research programs involving NIH, how to use various NIH databases and modalities for data analysis, how to identify metrics and key indicators needed to evaluate any program, how to compare success between different types of collaborative research programs, and how to make recommendations for future programs based on the available data, under the guidance of a mentor.

What will I be doing?

• Assigned mentors will guide the fellow to develop an interdisciplinary expertise profile.
• The fellow will deepen their understanding of how BSSR can address challenges of using AI for health research administration across the NIH, federal government, and other research organizations (e.g., academic, private, non-profit).
• The fellow will also expand their ability to translate between behavioral researchers and computer scientists to facilitate cross-disciplinary communication and productivity.
• Training will include orientation to NIH, guided collaboration with colleagues across federal agencies, and attendance at relevant scientific convenings.
• The fellow will cultivate scientific communication skills by preparing and presenting briefing documents, white paper(s), posters and/or publications.

Where will I be located?

Fellows are expected to be fully engaged, either in-person or hybrid. In-person or hybrid location is Bethesda, MD.

What financial provisions will I receive?

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.

The Nature of the Appointment

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Participants do not become employees of NIH, DOE, ORISE, nor ORAU, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Application Information

• A completed application consists of:
  • A complete 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.