Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program
Six-month fellowship in Washington, D.C. for early-career professionals to develop regulatory expertise and collaborate on oversight of emerging biotechnology products.
Funder: National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 (Full application deadline, including letters of recommendation)
Funding Amounts: $70,000 stipend for six months; 12 fellows selected annually; stipend paid in monthly installments.
Summary: Six-month, in-person fellowship for early-career professionals to develop regulatory expertise for novel biotechnology products.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship and an advanced degree are required; fellowship is full-time and in-person in Washington, D.C.
Description
The Biotechnology Regulatory Fellowship Program, administered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, is a six-month, full-time, in-person professional development opportunity in Washington, D.C. The fellowship is designed to build regulatory capacity for addressing challenges posed by emerging biotechnology products. Each year, 12 early-career professionals are selected to participate in seminars, direct engagement with federal regulatory agencies and policymakers, and a capstone project focused on regulatory horizon-scanning for biotechnology innovations lacking established pathways. The program fosters cross-sector collaboration, technical skill-building, and a deep understanding of U.S. and international regulatory regimes, aiming to create a network of professionals equipped to navigate complex regulatory landscapes in academia, industry, government, and society.
