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.
Summary
Great offer to get $57,510 funding for a one-year residency program in health sciences librarianship.
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( votes)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.
Application Deadline: 24 January 2020, at 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Brief Description
- Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Department: NA
- Course Level: One-year residency program
- Award: an annual $57,510 stipend and other benefits
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: Up to five
- Nationality: U.S. and Canadian
- Awards can be taken in the United States
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Applications from the United States and Canada are accessible
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The program is available for a one-year residency program starting September 1 and ending August 31.
- Admissible Criteria: The applicants must meet all the given criteria:
- Reference Code: NIH-NLM-2019-0016
- Applicants must have a master’s degree in an ALA-accredited library/information science program, earned by August of the year of appointment or within two years. (Undergraduate degree can be in any major.)
- The United States or Canadian citizenship
- Note: Canadians with ALA-accredited Master’s degrees should use the same application process as U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens will receive first preference.
- Desirable, but not essential:
- Work experience in a library or health sciences environment.
- Must demonstrate interest or experience in leadership.
How to Apply
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.
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