NIH Post-baccalaureate Fellowship Clinical Standards and Informatics and Operations

What Will I Be Doing?

• Develop foundational knowledge in clinical informatics, data access control, data standards, and interoperability concepts relevant to NIH programs.
• Build skills in program analysis, project coordination, and tracking activities across clinical informatics and data science initiatives.
• Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews, synthesizing findings into reports, presentations, and briefing materials.
• Develop skills in stakeholder engagement through interaction and communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Gain an understanding of how clinical, research, and operational data are used to inform biomedical research strategies and programmatic activities.

Why Should I Apply?

• Deepen your expertise in healthcare data analysis and modeling while exploring NIH-led initiatives in clinical informatics and data science.
• Refined analytical and organizational skills, engagement in interdisciplinary collaboration, and insights into the practical application of data standards and interoperability concepts.
• Guidance from experienced mentors on meaningful projects that enhance professional development and scientific knowledge.

Where will I be located?

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

What financial provisions will I receive?

• A monthly stipend to help offset living and other expenses during this appointment.
• The stipend rate is determined by NIH officials and is based on the candidate’s academic and professional background.
• NIH may provide a health insurance supplement to cover the monthly premium costs if you elect the ORAU/ORISE health insurance plan, as necessary.

What is the length of the appointment?

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

When are selections made?

An initial review of applications will occur on July 1, 2026. Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available.

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.

Citizenship Requirements

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.

Application Process

• A complete Zintellect profile.
• A program specific application submitted in Zintellect.
• Transcript(s) – Submit 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.