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Program

Research Associateship Programs for Research in US Federal Laboratories and Affiliated Institutions
Organization

National Research Council of the National Academies
Opportunity Type

Fellowship
About the Program

Graduate, Postdoctoral and Senior Research Opportunities. The National Research Council of the National Academies offers awards to graduate, postdoctoral and senior researchers for independent research to be conducted in residence at participating U.S. federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. Awards include a competitive stipend, relocation, professional travel, and health insurance. Annual application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1. Instructions and online applications are at http://www.nationalacademies.org/rap.
Program Start

2 months after award receipt
Program End Date

1 year up to 3 years maximum
Application Deadline

Various (February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1)
Application Website

www.nationalacademies.org/rap

Program Benefits

Paid?
 Yes
Benefits
  • Travel to/from program location
  • Local travel allowance
  • Health insurance
Additional Benefits

Stipend ranges from $45,000 to $80,000 per annum for recent PhD recipients and is higher for additional experience. Travel to Professional Scientific meetings included. Laboratory provides programmatic support.

Requirements

Description

Additional Citizenship status accepted: J-1 research scholar or short term scholar; J-1 student approved for postdoctoral academic training (AT)
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Additional Geographic Requirements

Federal Laboratories and Affiliated Institutions throughout the US
Year in School
  • Master's Student (M.A., M.S., M.B.A.)
  • Doctoral Student (Ph.D./M.D.)
  • Recent Graduate - Doctoral Degree
Academic Requirements

Qualified applicants must have received or expect to receive the PhD at the time of application. Also open to more experienced researchers. Applicants who are studying all STEM fields are welcome to apply.
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
  • Deferred Action (DACA) – Approved
  • Foreign Student (F-1)
Other Details
  • Merit-based
Keywords
 Research Associateship US Federal Laboratories
Contact

jdellamo@nas.edu
Organization Website

www.nationalacademies.org/rap
Organization Address

500 Fifth Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Organization Phone
 202-334-2768 no phone calls
Last Modified Date
 December 22, 2014