USDA-APHIS Research Participation Program: Zoonotic/One Health Postdoctoral Fellowships

Funding: Stipend-funded, e.g. approximately $61,000-$81,000 annually for recent zoonotic diseases postings; amount varies by specific opportunity, verify on website. Who can apply: US citizens who hold or are pursuing a doctoral degree in life, health, or medical sciences; specific postings such as the Zoonotic Diseases Postdoctoral Fellowship rotate but the program continuously lists similar opportunities. Length: Typically 1 year initial appointment, renewable based on funding and performance. Monthly stipend, health insurance available through ORISE; no federal employment benefits since it is a training appointment, not a federal job. Field: One Health / zoonotic disease research (veterinary, microbiology, laboratory science).