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Fellowship positions sit at the intersection of research and industry, offering a unique blend of hands‑on project work and academic rigor. 2024 has seen a surge in funding for AI, data‑driven health, and climate science fellowships, with more than 2,100 roles available that combine stipend, tuition waiver, and research grants.

Common fellowship titles include Data Science Fellow, AI Research Fellow, Computational Biology Fellow, and Quantitative Analyst Fellow. Responsibilities range from developing end‑to‑end ML pipelines in Python and PyTorch, publishing peer‑reviewed papers, to presenting findings at SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, or ISMB conferences. Fellows often collaborate with cross‑functional teams in product, policy, and regulatory groups.

Transparent salary information is critical for fellows because funding streams vary widely—stipends can differ by host institution, grant size, and year. Knowing exact pay, benefits, and equity options enables fellows to compare opportunities, plan long‑term career trajectories, and negotiate grant support more effectively.

Manager, Actuary, Property & Specialty Analytics, Home State Indications

Company: Liberty Mutual Insurance

Location: Boston, MA / Remote

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Liberty Mutual's US Retail Markets Personal Lines Property & Specialty Analytics team is seeking a Manager, Actuary for the Home State Indications team. The role involves managing property products worth over $10B annually, developing state-level indications, and collaborating with Home State Management. The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills, project management experience, and excellent communication abilities. They must also foster teamwork, inclusiveness, and innovation. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master's, FCAS or near-FCAS designation, and 5-10 years of progressive experience. Liberty Mutual values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits.

Physician-Neurology

Company: Banner Health

Location: Mesa, Arizona

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Banner Medical Group is seeking a General Neurologist to join their established team in the East Valley. The position offers a high patient load, outpatient services, EEG, EMG, and imaging availability. The team includes 5 Physicians and 5 Advanced Practice Providers. Loan repayment up to $100K and a Sign On Bonus of $75k are provided. The practice can accommodate full-time outpatient or a hybrid model. The hospitals, Banner Baywood Medical Center and Banner Desert Medical Center, are highly ranked. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including malpractice coverage, CME allowance, and a well-being program.

FSP CRA (Level II)

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific

Location: Guangzhou, China

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Trauma, Critical Care, Acute Care Surgeon, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Director and Surgical Intensive Care Unit Medical Director

Company: District Medical Group Inc. (DMG)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Department of Surgery of District Medical Group (DMG) in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon/Surgical Intensivist/Acute Care Surgeon/Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Director. The position involves staffing Valleywise Health, a Level 1 Trauma and Burn Center. The ideal candidate must be board certified or eligible in general surgery and surgical critical care, with expertise in emergency surgery, surgical critical care, trauma patient care, and teaching/research experience. DMG offers a competitive compensation package, including paid time off, CME allowance, 401k matching, and employer-paid malpractice insurance.

Faculty Physician, Geriatrics

Company: Hackensack Meridian Health

Location: Neptune Township, New Jersey

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Hackensack Meridian Health and the Department of Medicine/Geriatrics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is seeking a faculty physician and associate Director of Geriatric Consult Service. The role involves overseeing administrative and clinical programs, establishing inpatient and outpatient geriatric consultation services, and participating in interdisciplinary conferences. The position also includes contributing to medical education and assessing the feasibility of a Geriatric Fellowship Program. Requirements include Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine, excellent clinical and teaching skills, and experience in cognitive assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typical salary ranges by seniority
Entry‑level research fellows usually receive an annual stipend of $45,000–$75,000 plus health insurance. Mid‑level data science fellows or post‑docs earn $70,000–$110,000 and may receive partial tuition coverage. Senior or principal fellows, especially in industry or high‑profile grant programs, can command $100,000–$160,000 plus performance bonuses and intellectual‑property revenue sharing.
Required skills and certifications
Key skills vary by specialty but commonly include: Python, R, SQL, and statistical libraries (pandas, scikit‑learn); ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX; cloud platforms like AWS SageMaker, GCP AI Platform, or Azure ML; and version control with Git. Certifications that boost candidacy include TensorFlow Developer Certificate, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, and Certified Analytics Professional (CAP). For AI fellowships, expertise in NLP (transformers, BERT), reinforcement learning, or computer vision is essential, often supported by coursework such as Stanford CS231n or MIT 6.034.
Remote work availability
Remote availability varies by program. Approximately 70% of fellowship listings allow full remote or hybrid collaboration, especially those hosted by universities or cloud‑based research labs. Industry fellowships at companies like Google, Microsoft, or NVIDIA often require on‑site presence for lab access, but many are transitioning to hybrid models. Applicants should verify remote policies in the job description or contact the program coordinator directly.
Career progression paths
Career paths after a fellowship typically follow: Fellow → Post‑doctoral Fellow → Senior Fellow/Principal Fellow → Lead Research Scientist → Director of Research. In data‑science tracks, a fellow may progress to Data Scientist → Senior Data Scientist → Lead Data Scientist → Chief Data Officer. Timing depends on publication record, grant success, and leadership roles; most fellows advance within 3–5 years of completing their fellowship.
Industry trends for Fellowship
Current trends driving fellowship demand include: AI ethics and responsible AI research, which has spurred fellowships at institutions like MIT Media Lab and IBM Research; interdisciplinary health‑tech fellowships focused on AI for diagnostics, funded by NIH and DARPA; climate‑modeling fellowships leveraging high‑performance computing; and open‑source software fellowships that contribute to platforms such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Apache Spark. These trends increase funding opportunities and collaborative networks across academia and industry.

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