Potential applicants might want to bear in mind:
1. The writing sample does not need to be published. It is preferable if it is single-authored and shows evidence of analytical ability.
2. Letters of recommendation should include details about the type and quality of the academic work the applicant has done.

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Joe

BIOETHICS FELLOWSHIPS

Department of Bioethics, Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health - DHHS

Post baccalaureate, pre doctoral and post doctoral fellows will participate in mentored theoretical and empirical research related to the ethics of health policy, human subjects research, international research ethics, genetics, or other bioethical fields of interest. For a typical fellow, this research yields multiple publications in premier academic journals. Fellows will participate in case conferences, ethics consultations, review of research protocols, bioethics seminars, and many other educational opportunities. No bioethics experience required or expected. Two-year positions begin September 2010. Students planning to pursue MD, JD, PhD, Nursing or other graduate degrees or those who have achieved these degrees are encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with Federal guidelines.

Applications to include: resume/CV, official undergraduate and graduate transcripts, 1000-word statement of interest, a writing sample(s) not to exceed 30 pages total, and three letters of recommendation.

Postdoctoral application deadline is December 31, 2009. Post baccalaureate and pre doctoral application deadline is January 15, 2010.  

Mail applications to:

Becky Chen
Department of Bioethics - NIH
10 Center Drive
10/1C118
Bethesda, MD 20892-1156
USA

If you have questions, contact: Becky Chen, 301-496-2429; bchen@cc.nih.gov.
Further information: http://www.bioethics.nih.gov/education/index.shtml