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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.

Paid Advanced Dermatology Residency-to-Physician Transition Mentorship Program for Final Year Residents

Company: UnitedHealth Group

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Optum NY is recruiting a Dermatology Physician Resident for a position in Poughkeepsie, NY. The role offers a generous salary, mentorship, and exposure to value-based care models. Optum, a clinician-led care organization, provides resources and support for clinicians to advance healthcare. The position is ideal for those transitioning into their final year of residency or fellowship, with preference given to local New York residents.

[2024-2026] Career Engagement Fellow, KIPP Forward

Company: KIPP NYC Public Schools

Location: New York, NY

Posted Jan 23, 2025

KIPP NYC Public Schools, a non-profit network of charter schools, is seeking a Career Engagement Fellow for a two-year fellowship starting July 15, 2024. The role involves recruiting alumni for career services, developing outreach strategies, and collaborating with various teams. The fellow will work remotely 70% of the time and travel 30% for meetings and events. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Property and Asset Management Analyst - Level 2/3 (DoD SkillBridge)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Northrop Grumman is offering a Business Management internship in Sunnyvale, California. The position involves on-site training in an entry to mid-level role, with potential for full-time employment post-internship. The company values pioneering spirit, intellectual curiosity, and cognitive diversity. Basic qualifications include a degree in Business, Finance, or related field with relevant experience, strong PC skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred qualifications include experience with SAP environments, NPMA certifications, and DoD Secret level security clearance. The salary range is $80,600 - $100,800, with potential for bonuses and long-term incentives. Northrop Grumman is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

Principal / Senior Principal Embedded Software Engineer (DoD SkillBridge)

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD

Posted Jan 23, 2025

Northrop Grumman is offering a Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience. The program, approved under DoD Instruction 1322.29, allows participants to work on-site in an entry to mid-level role for up to 180 days. The internship involves working on software systems for mission systems, primarily in C/C++ or Python, and includes on-the-job training. The goal is to provide highly-trained, capable future employees who align with the organization's needs and are prepared to meet its mission. Eligibility includes having served at least 180 days on active duty, being within 12 months of separation or retirement, and receiving an honorable discharge, among other criteria. The program is designed to offer internships with high potential for transitioning to a full-time opportunity upon completion.

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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