National Institutes of Health Bioethics Postdoctoral Fellowship (NIH)

Funding: Funded, stipend set by NIH Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) guidelines, increasing with years post-degree; health insurance (individual or family) covered by the program. Who can apply: Applicants who have completed a doctoral degree (MD, JD, PhD, or related) no more than 5 years prior to the fellowship start date; welcomes candidates from philosophy, law, medicine, social sciences, and other disciplines; both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are eligible for the postdoctoral track (fellowship is US-based at NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD). No prior bioethics experience required. Length: Typically 1-2 years (varies), beginning in September. NIH-covered health insurance; mentorship; access to NIH bioethics research community and clinical consultation experience. Field: Bioethics. Applications close around 2026-12-31 (expected; confirm on the official site).