☰
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) is currently accepting applications for its Bioethics Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it
Opportunity Details
The NIH Department of Bioethics welcomes applications for fully funded two-year postbaccalaureate and postdoctoral research fellowships. They study ethical issues related to biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, health policy, population health and health disparities, and other important issues in bioethics.
Academic & Professional Growth
Fully funded fellowship — no tuition or program fees, with stipends provided under NIH IRTA guidelines.
Mentored research opportunities — fellows conduct both theoretical and empirical projects, often resulting in multiple first‑authored publications.
Preparation for advanced degrees — postbaccalaureate fellows gain strong foundations for MD, JD, PhD, or other graduate programs.
Intellectual Engagement
Participation in weekly bioethics seminars, case conferences, ethics consultations, and IRB deliberations.
Exposure to cutting‑edge issues in biomedical research, clinical practice, genetics, biotechnology, public health, and health policy.
Chance to explore diverse ethical questions with an interdisciplinary team.
Community & Networking
Fellows are central to the department’s intellectual life, building connections with NIH researchers and clinicians.
Emphasis on diversity and inclusion, encouraging fellows to bring unique perspectives.
Alumni network that supports career advancement in academia, medicine, law, and policy.
Career Impact
Strong track record of fellows moving into prestigious graduate programs and professional roles.
Development of critical thinking, analytical writing, and ethical reasoning skills applicable across disciplines.
Recognition as part of NIH, a leading biomedical research institution.
Postbaccalaureate: U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Postdoctoral: Open to U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Apply for National Institutes of Health Clinical Center Bioethics Fellowship
