National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering applications for the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Associate Fellowship for 2020-2021.
The NLM Associate Fellowship is a one-year residency program available for recent library science graduates interested in a career in health sciences librarianship. The program provides knowledge and skills as well as opportunities for professional development.
The postgraduate training fellowship is open to U.S. and Canadian library and information science professionals, furthermore graduate students completing their degrees.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the largest biomedical research agency in the world.
Offered Benefits
The benefits of the program as the following:
- An annual stipend of $57,510
- Surplus funding to support the purchase of group health insurance
- Up to $1,500 in relocation care
- Full support for attendance at local and national conferences
Application Process
To Apply: All candidates must submit an application using the online application system, Zintellect: www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NIH-NLM-2019-0016.
- Supporting Documents: Candidates must provide Transcripts (Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must upload), A current resume/CV (academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list must include), and Three references – educational or professional (one must be from a library school professor).
- Entry Requirements: Applicants must have or will have a Master’s degree in an ALA-accredited library/information science program.
