Scientific Fellowships at CDRH
If you’re a scientist, physician, or engineer with research or regulatory experience, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) offers career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines, including:
- Biology, including microbiology
- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Epidemiology
- Social and behavior sciences
- Statistics
On this page:
Current Open Fellowships
For details on a position, including qualifications and how to apply, click the Job Title to open the job description in PDF.
| Job Title | Office | Application Period Starts | Application Period Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review Scientist (Staff Fellow) | Office of Health Technology 7 (OHT7) | 01/21/2022 | 04/21/2022 |
| Toxicologist (Staff Fellow) | Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) | 02/22/2022 | 03/08/2022 |
| Combined SF Recruit (AIMID) | Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) | 02/11/2022 | 03/11/2022 |
| Computational Polymer Chemist, Material Scientist, Chemical Engineer, Materials Engineer (Staff Fellow) | Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) | 02/14/2022 | 03/14/2022 |
| Interdisciplinary Scientist (Epidemiologist) | Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) | 03/02/2022 | 03/16/2022 |
| Engineer for Wearables Research (Staff Fellow) | Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories (OSEL) | 03/03/2022 | 03/17/2022 |
Staff Fellowship Program
Staff fellows encourage and promote research and regulatory review, studies, and investigations related to health and medical devices. Related health areas include medical, physical, biological, mathematical, social (economic and others), biometric, epidemiological, behavioral, and computer sciences directly related to the mission of the FDA. Depending on the amount and quality of experience possessed by a candidate, they may be hired as a Staff Fellow or a Senior Staff Fellow.
Visiting Scientist Programs
The FDA’s Visiting Scientist Program provides opportunities for distinguished foreign scientists at all levels of their careers to work on problems of mutual interest. There are two categories of FDA’s Visiting Scientist Program participants:
ORISE Fellowships
ORISE is the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The ORISE Research Participation Programs at FDA accept applications year-round for participation in non-employment training opportunities with various levels of stipend support. Current students, recent graduates, and faculty researchers are eligible for this program. Find current ORISE opportunities at the FDA.