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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.

Junior Team Lead, Professional Services India

Company: FiscalNote

Location: Gurgaon, India

Posted Jan 23, 2025

The Professional Services team at FiscalNote is seeking a skilled and motivated Team Lead to guide a team of Research Associates. The role involves leading the team, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of legislative and regulatory information to clients, and independently reviewing policy documents. The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in politics, policy, and technology, excellent research skills, and the ability to communicate complex issues concisely. A Bachelor's degree in international affairs or a related field is required, with a Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship being highly preferred.

Neurosurgeon (St. Jude Heritage Medical Group)

Company: Providence

Location: Fullerton, California

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Providence St. Jude Medical Group is recruiting a skilled Neurosurgeon for their established practice in Orange County, California. The ideal candidate should be board certified/eligible, experienced in both cranial and spinal procedures, and preferably have fellowship training in skull base/open cerebrovascular neurosurgery. The position offers a busy practice with a broad mix of pathologies, opportunities for robotic-assisted spinal surgery, and neuro-navigation. The candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in on-call rotations. The medical group is physician-led, highly satisfied, and offers excellent benefits, a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a 2-year partnership track. The compensation is between $629,104.00 and $1,106,909.00 per year. Orange County provides a diverse range of amenities and a Mediterranean climate.

Clinical Testing Neuropsychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Oak Ridge, TN

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Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Posted Jan 23, 2025

LifeStance Health, a rapidly growing behavioral health practice, is seeking a dedicated Neuropsychologist. The role involves providing comprehensive mental healthcare services, including testing, assessment, and treatment planning. The company offers a supportive work environment, flexible schedules, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in psychology, a 2-year neuropsychology fellowship, and be licensed or license-eligible in Tennessee.

Chief of Developmental Pediatrics

Company: Saint Peter's Healthcare System

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is recruiting a Chief and Staff Level Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician for The Children's Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to support patients aged birth to 18, with a wide range of conditions. The typical day includes seeing 3 new patients and 5 follow-ups. The hospital offers a rich teaching environment with academic involvement. It's part of a busy, diverse health system with opportunities for career growth and mentorship. The Children's Hospital features a dedicated pediatric emergency room, subspecialty care, and top-tier pediatric intensivists and neonatologists. Saint Peter's is a national leader with its Magnet designation and an academic affiliate of Rutgers Medical School. New Brunswick, the location, offers a vibrant downtown with restaurants, arts, entertainment, and easy access to New York City and Philadelphia.

Clinical Testing Neuropsychologist (PhD, PsyD) - Rutledge, TN

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Location: Morristown, TN

Posted Jan 23, 2025

LifeStance Health, a rapidly growing behavioral health practice, is seeking a dedicated Neuropsychologist. The role involves providing comprehensive mental healthcare services, including testing, assessment, and treatment planning. The company offers a supportive work environment, flexible schedules, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in psychology, a 2-year neuropsychology fellowship, and be licensed or license-eligible in Tennessee.

Education Accelerator Program Manager

Company: Zeta Charter Schools

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Zeta, a New York City-based educational organization, is seeking an Education Accelerator Program Manager. The role involves project managing the Z Combinator Fellowship program, designing and delivering trainings, identifying partnership opportunities, and supporting Zeta's Development efforts. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree, 4-5 years of program management or consulting experience, and strong communication skills. Zeta is passionate about providing world-class education to all students and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and perks. The company is committed to diversity and equity, and the salary range for this position is between $75,000 - $90,000.

Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Network Comms. Analyst

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Baltimore, MD

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Northrop Grumman is offering a Network Communications Analyst internship in Linthicum, MD. The role involves maintaining and supporting local, worldwide, and virtual private networks, applying security policies, and collaborating with team members on network designs. The ideal candidate should have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, a DoD Secret level security clearance, and experience with Cisco hardware and Microsoft Office. The position offers a salary range of $77,600 - $116,400 and a variety of benefits. Northrop Grumman is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

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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