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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Office (TTIPO) is seeking motivated applicants with a strong scientific background and excellent communication skills for the NIAID Technology Transfer Fellowship Program (TTFP). Fellows will be mentored by professionals that work side-by-side with with world-renowned NIAID and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scientists and will be part of the team that helps transfer innovations from the lab to commercial products (including vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics) that benefit global public health.
The NIAID is one of the largest Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIAID conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. For more than 60 years, NIAID research has led to new inventions including therapies, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and other technologies that have improved the health of millions of people in the United States and around the world. The NIAID TTIPO plays a critical role by advancing the development and commercialization of NIAID as well as CDC inventions.
Why should I apply?
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the policies and laws that drive technology transfer at NIH and develop skills for a career in technology transfer. The TTFP will prepare Fellows for technology transfer positions within universities, industry, or the government (with most former Fellows becoming federal employees).
Completed applications previously submitted to the Technology Transfer Fellowship Program, reference code NIH-NIAID-2019-0003, are being considered. If the application status for this opportunity shows as Submitted - complete on your Zintellect dashboard, there are no further actions needed from you at this time.
What will I be doing?
Fellows in the NIAID TTFP will be mentored on how NIAID:
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Please visit the NIAID TTIPO website for more information. Candidates should send their questions to NIAIDInnovation@mail.nih.gov.
Where will I be located? Rockville, MD
In response to the evolving situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, NIH NIAID may modify their operation schedule and access to facilities to ensure the health and safety of their entire workforce while maintaining operational effectiveness. Hence, the location is subject to change contingent on NIH NIAID guidelines and may result in a virtual placement.
Benefits
1st year stipend rate: $58,980 annually
2nd year stipend rate: $64,800 annually
3rd year stipend rate: $72,000 annually
Nature of Appointment
The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.
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Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Either have received or expect to complete all requirements for a master’s degree or Doctoral degree in an eligible scientific field (see Eligibility Requirements below) by the anticipated start date. Applicants currently pursuing a doctoral degree must provide proof of completion of all degree requirements before the fellowship start date. Applicants with a Juris Doctor or Masters in Business Administration degree with an underlying bachelor’s or master’s degree in an eligible scientific field, are also qualified to apply.
Have strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with scientific, technical, professional, and administrative staff.
A complete application consists of:
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
If you have questions, send an email to NIHprograms@orau.org and NIAIDInnovation@mail.nih.gov. Please include the reference code NIH-NIAID-TTIPO-TTFP-2021 for this opportunity in your email.
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