[National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine](https://www.nationalacademies.org)

June 30, 2027: Nomination packets due

$25,000 flexible research grant over two years; travel expenses for fellowship activities covered

Two-year fellowship for early-career bioethics scholars to engage in research and policy work at the National Academies with mentorship and professional development.

--- ## Description The Greenwall Fellowship in Bioethics is a prestigious two-year program designed for early-career scholars interested in bioethics, clinical care, biomedical research, public health, or public policy. Fellows are integrated into the work of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, assigned to a health- and medicine-related board, and participate actively in study committees or roundtables. The experience includes mentorship by a senior National Academy of Medicine (NAM) member, exposure to a wide range of experts (including legislators, government officials, and industry leaders), and attendance at key meetings such as a one-week orientation and the NAM Annual Meeting. Fellows continue working at their home institution while dedicating 10–20% of their time to the fellowship. --- ## Due Dates - June 30, 2027: Nomination packets due The next call for nominations opens in March 2027. Fellowships are awarded in odd years. --- ## Funding Amount - Each fellow receives a flexible research grant of $25,000 (administered through their home institution) to advance their professional and academic career. - Grant funds are not intended for salary offset and cannot be used for indirect costs. - Domestic travel expenses for approved fellowship activities are covered. --- ## Eligibility Nominees must: - Be nominated by a member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). - Hold an MD, DO, JD, PhD, or equivalent degree, with completion of post-graduate work 2–10 years prior to the award. - Demonstrate interest, focus, and scholarship in bioethics issues in clinical care, biomedical research, public health, or public policy. - Commit 10–20% of their time to the fellowship for two years. - Be endorsed by their department chair, institute director, or equivalent. --- ## Application Process A complete nomination packet must be submitted electronically and must include: - A nomination letter from a NAM member - Three reference letters - A supporting letter from the candidate’s department chair, institute director, or equivalent - An up-to-date curriculum vitae - A brief one-page biography - A one-page personal statement detailing reasons for seeking the fellowship Submission portal: [https://namfellows.secure-platform.com/submission](https://namfellows.secure-platform.com/submission) --- ## Additional Information - Fellows continue their primary academic appointments during the fellowship. - The time commitment is 10–20% over two years. - Orientation and key meetings (including the NAM Annual Meeting) are required. - No indirect costs are allowed on the research grant. --- ## External Links - [Greenwall Fellowship in Bioethics Program Page](https://nam.edu/programs/health-policy-educational-programs-and-fellowships/nam-fellowship-program/greenwall-fellowship-in-bioethics/) - [National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine](https://www.nationalacademies.org) - [Greenwall Foundation](https://www.greenwall.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |----------------|------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | Yumi Phillips | Senior Program Officer | yphillips@nas.edu | (202) 334-1506 | | General Inquiries | — | contact@nas.edu | 202-334-2000 |

Greenwall Fellowship in Bioethics - National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine

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