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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.

Intern, Technical Fellowship Undergrad Summer - Sandia/CA DOE Community College Internship (CCI), CA Onsite

Company: Sandia National Laboratories

Location: Livermore, CA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Sandia National Laboratories is hiring community college students for a 10-week, full-time internship during Summer 2025. As a CCI intern, you will assist on projects in various technical areas at Sandia's Livermore site. Responsibilities include setting up and running lab experiments, creating software programs to analyze data, and developing computational models and algorithms. Topics of research may include biofuel development, genomics, chemical reaction processes, molecular dynamics, quantum sensing, advanced laser diagnostics, exascale simulations, uncertainty quantification, machine learning, and advanced materials. Sandia values its interns and offers competitive pay rates. Qualifications include being currently enrolled full-time in an accredited related undergraduate program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, ability to work up to 40 hours per week, and U.S. citizenship or eligible status.

Otolaryngologist

Company: VCU Health

Location: Richmond, Virginia

Posted Jan 24, 2025

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at VCU is recruiting a fellowship-trained Head and Neck Surgeon. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in head & neck oncologic surgery, a strong track record of professional development, and academic scholarship. VCU Health offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The university is an equal opportunity employer.

Hand Orthopedic Surgeon Needed in Southeast Iowa; $100k Sign-On Bonus

Company: CompHealth

Location: West Burlington, Iowa

Posted Jan 24, 2025

This community offers a welcoming environment with quality schools and outdoor activities. It's conveniently located near Iowa City and the Quad Cities for occasional city breaks. CompHealth, an industry leader with 40 years of experience, provides a $100k sign-on bonus, loan repayment, and relocation assistance. The position involves general ortho call 1:5, with opportunities for hand ortho and general ortho. New and experienced orthopedic surgeons are welcome, with fellowship required and mentorship available for new grads. The community boasts big-city medicine with no traffic, working out of one facility. It offers great schools and a low cost of living in a family-friendly setting.

Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Strategic Operations & Comms. Specialist

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Falls Church, VA

Posted Jan 24, 2025

Northrop Grumman is offering a Strategic Operations and Events Communications Specialist position in Falls Church, Virginia. The role involves elevating the company's strategic approach for global engagements, supporting corporate executive events, and unifying team operations. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment, have excellent project management skills, and possess strong relationship-building abilities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience in communications and events. Northrop Grumman is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, and the salary range is $82,900 - $124,300.

Family Medicine | $347K Salary | $600K Comp Package | 4-Day Week | Illinois

Company: Jackson Physician Search

Location: Illinois

Posted Jan 24, 2025

A nationally recognized not-for-profit hospital is offering a Family Medicine physician position with an excellent work-life balance and a lucrative compensation package. The position involves joining a supportive team of 5 other primary care physicians in an outpatient setting, with the option for inpatient rounding. The work week is typically 4 days, with an average of 15-17 patients per day. The new, state-of-the-art clinic spans 32,000 sq ft. The compensation includes a salary guarantee of $347K, NHSC student loan repayment of $75K plus $24K per year, a $40K sign-on bonus, and a full benefits package. The community is family-friendly, with a low cost of living, and proximity to larger cities like Terre Haute, Indianapolis, St. Louis, Louisville, and Chicago.

Physician - Urology

Company: MultiCare Health System

Location: Tacoma, Washington

Posted Jan 24, 2025

MultiCare Health System is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Urologist, preferably with urologic oncology fellowship training and MIS robotic surgery experience. The successful candidate will join a well-established group practice, recognized for excellence in the Northwest Region. MultiCare offers a comprehensive range of resources, outstanding facilities, and a supportive team. The organization is committed to its mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future, and values such as respect, integrity, stewardship, excellence, collaboration, kindness, and joy guide its operations. The position offers a competitive salary range, employee-centric benefits, and the opportunity to live and work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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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