Disability Health Research Fellowship: Policy Impact

National Council on Independent Living; Washington; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Council on Independent Living offers a STEM fellowship at NIH focusing on disability health research for Post-Master’s and Postdoctoral candidates. This opportunity allows the selected candidate to engage with disability communities and learn vital skills in federal science administration.

Participants will be mentored by health scientists and policy analysts, gaining experience in planning, directing, and evaluating research programs leading to policy influence. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout 2026.

Qualifications

• Interested in disability health research.
• Ability to engage with disability communities.

Responsibilities

• Learn to apply scientific knowledge in public health.
• Participate in federal science administration and policy-making.
• Engage the public as partners in research.

Education

Post-Master’s degree

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

The National Council on Independent Living offers a STEM fellowship at NIH focusing on disability health research for Post-Master’s and Postdoctoral candidates. This opportunity allows the selected candidate to engage with disability communities and learn vital skills in federal science administration.

Participants will be mentored by health scientists and policy analysts, gaining experience in planning, directing, and evaluating research programs leading to policy influence. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout 2026.