What are the responsibilities and job description for the NIH Disability Health Research Program Fellowship position at National Institutes of Health (NIH)?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Disability Health Research Program (DHRP), invites recent Post-Master's and Postdoctoral candidates to apply to an immersive STEM learning experience. The mission of the NIH Disability Health Research Program (DHRP) is to advance innovative and responsible research that promotes the health and well-being of people with disabilities. DHRP provides strategic coordination of disability health research activities at NIH and leads implementation of the NIH Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research FY26-FY30.
This project seeks to advance the science of disability health, strengthen the inclusion of people with disabilities in clinical research, enhance disability data management and sharing, support disability health research training and career development, and promote robust engagement with disability communities. The participant will be mentored by a team of health scientist administrators, health science policy analysts, and data scientists with expertise in disability health research and research program planning and evaluation.
What will I be doing?
The participants will learn how to apply their scientific and technical knowledge in the field of public health to federal science administration and policy making. During the fellowship, the participant will learn how to stimulate, plan, direct, and evaluate a portfolio of activities for a research program, inform or influence policy and processes, and engage the public as partners in biomedical and behavioral research.
Why should I apply?
Participating in this STEM research learning experience offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of NIH mechanisms and collaborative research initiatives. You will explore various NIH databases and tools for data analysis, learn how to identify metrics and key indicators for evaluating programs, and analyze the outcomes of different types of collaborative research initiatives. Through guided mentorship, you will gain insights into data-driven approaches to assessing program effectiveness and explore ways to conceptualize future research opportunities based on evidence and trends.
Where will I be located?
Fellows are expected to be fully engaged, either in-person, 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.
What is the length of the appointment?
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.
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.
What is 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.
Salary : $75,000 - $88,000