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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.

Physical Therapist - DE

Company: Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service

Location: Gallup, New Mexico Gallup, New Mexico

Posted Nov 13, 2024

This position is for a Physical Therapist at Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico. The role involves directing and providing physical therapy evaluation, treatment, education, and consultation to improve patient health. Requirements include U.S. citizenship, specific immunizations, and a current, active, full, and unrestricted Physical Therapist license. The selected individual must also obtain and maintain licensure, pass E-Verify, and undergo a background investigation. The position offers promotion potential to GS-12 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Physical Therapist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Lima, Ohio Lima, Ohio

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The Dayton, Ohio Veterans Affairs Medical Center is currently recruiting for a part-time Physical Therapist position in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service, primarily based at the Lima, Ohio facility. The role offers flexible tours of duty and schedules. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, hold a valid unrestricted state license, and be proficient in English. They must also pass a pre-employment physical examination and seasonal influenza vaccination program. The full performance level for this vacancy is GS-12, with the actual grade ranging from GS-11 to GS-12. The position requires autonomous clinical decision-making, patient examination and evaluation, and the ability to establish diagnoses and treatment plans.

Optometrist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: White City, Oregon White City, Oregon

Posted Nov 13, 2024

This job posting is for an optometry position eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement. The role requires U.S. citizenship, proficiency in English, and passing a background check. Optometrists must have a degree from an approved school and be licensed to practice in the U.S. or its territories. The position involves providing full range of clinical optometric diagnosis and treatment. Full-time employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Physician Neurosurgeon (Spine)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Buffalo, New York Buffalo, New York

Posted Nov 13, 2024

This job posting details a position eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering student loan payment reimbursement. The role requires U.S. citizenship, a medical degree, and a full, unrestricted license to practice medicine. Board certification by the American Board of Neurosurgery is mandatory. Preferred experience includes fellowship training and 3-5 years of practice in Neurosurgery. The position involves a probationary period, background check, physical examination, and vaccination requirements, including COVID-19. The VA encourages applicants with disabilities and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Supervisory Physician (Administration)

Company: Department of Health and Human Services - Indian Health Service

Location: Browning, Montana Browning, Montana

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The text describes a job opening for a Deputy Clinical Director position within the Indian Health Service, Blackfeet Service Unit in Browning, MT. The role involves managing, supervising, and evaluating Outpatient departments and serving as a Physician. A housing subsidy is available. The position requires U.S. Citizenship, Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959, and certain immunizations. A one-year probationary period may be required. The selected individual must obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges. Weekends and shift work may be necessary. A background investigation and E-Verify check are required. The position necessitates a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian school, and a current, active, full, and unrestricted Physician license. Additional requirements apply for GS-12 and above.

Physician - Spinal Cord Injury - Education Debt Reduction Program Authorized

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Dallas, Texas Dallas, Texas

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The VA North Texas Health Care System is recruiting for a Spinal Cord Injury Physician. The role involves providing clinical services to patients in outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation clinics. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Requirements include U.S. citizenship, a medical degree from an approved institution, a full and unrestricted medical license, and completion of residency training in a core specialty. Proficiency in English is mandatory. Preferred experience includes board certification or eligibility in PM&R and SCI, completion of a PM&R residency, and experience with the SCI population.

Optometrist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Beckley, West Virginia Beckley, West Virginia

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The text describes a job opportunity for a staff optometrist position at the Beckley VA Medical Center in Beckley, West Virginia. The role involves providing direct medical care, maintaining high standards of professional care, and managing outpatient Optometry patients. The job requires U.S. citizenship, proficiency in English, and a Doctor of Optometry degree from an approved school. The applicant must also pass a background check, physical examination, and vaccination requirements, including COVID-19. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

Junior Quality Assurance Engineer - GIG Rewards App

Company: BreederDAO

Location: Other US Location

Posted Nov 17, 2024

GIG is a questing platform that turns mobile telecom operators into channel partners. They are looking for a Junior Web Quality Assurance Engineer who is comfortable working in a Scrum team and believes in the importance of quality. The job responsibilities include owning functional regression and acceptance testing of web applications, participating in the software development life cycle, and providing cross-functional test support.

Physician Gastroenterologist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Amarillo, Texas Amarillo, Texas

Posted Nov 13, 2024

The Amarillo Veterans Health Care System in Temple, Texas is recruiting a Gastroenterologist for direct patient care in General GI and Hepatology for both inpatient and outpatient settings. The role requires U.S. citizenship, a medical degree from an approved school, and a full license to practice medicine. Preferred experience includes board certification in Gastroenterology, strategic direction skills, and four years of post-fellowship experience.

Senior Physician, PD24R148- Bureau of Health Workforce

Company: Department of Health and Human Services - Health Resources and Services Administration

Location: Rockville, Maryland Rockville, Maryland

Posted Nov 13, 2024

This job posting is for a medical position within the Health Resources and Services Administration, located in Rockville, MD. The role requires U.S. citizenship, Selective Service registration for males aged 18-25, and PHS Commissioned Corps applicants to submit current personnel orders. Essential qualifications include a medical degree from an accredited school, a one-year internship or residency, and board certification in a primary care discipline. An active medical license is also mandatory. The position is not eligible for remote work and requires completion of a background investigation.

Staff Psychologist-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program(BHIP)-EDRP

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: San Antonio, Texas San Antonio, Texas

Posted Nov 13, 2024

This job posting is for a Staff Psychologist position in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), offering up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, proficient in English, and hold a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program. They must also complete a professional psychology internship. Licensure and board certification are required. The position involves working with Veteran and diverse populations, and experience with evidence-based psychotherapies is preferred. The role is sedentary with occasional movement between offices and potential travel. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory.

Inpatient Pharmacist (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Palo Alto, California Palo Alto, California

Posted Nov 13, 2024

VA Palo Alto Health Care System is currently seeking two full-time Overnight Shift Inpatient Clinical Pharmacy Specialists. These pharmacists will work either 7 days on and 7 days off or 4 days on and 3 days off, providing pharmaceutical care services to a 300-bed acute care hospital division. Requirements include U.S. citizenship, proficiency in English, and a full, current, and unrestricted pharmacy license. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and may have creditable experience or residency/fellowship training. The role involves direct patient care, medication therapy management, and collaboration with other clinical staff.

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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