FDA Research Fellowship - Outsourcing Facility Data Science

How to Apply

To submit your application, scroll to the bottom of this opportunity and click APPLY. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

• An application form
• Transcripts – refer to the detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• One educational or professional recommendation

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

FDA-CDER-

8/28/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Office of Compounding Quality and Compliance, Office of Compliance – Silver Spring, Maryland.

This opportunity allows you to learn and apply quantitative analyses to evaluate the current state of the outsourcing facility industry and how it has evolved over time. Under the guidance of a mentor, you will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and conduct research, analyze large data sets, and identify predictive analytics opportunities. You will also participate in developing a final report summarizing findings.

• Apply quantitative analysis methods to evaluate the outsourcing facility industry
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and conduct data‑driven research projects
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and industry dynamics
• Apply predictive analytics techniques to assess opportunities and challenges affecting industry sustainability
• Interpret analytical findings to inform regulatory and strategic considerations
• Develop and contribute to comprehensive reports summarizing research analyses and key conclusions

Ashlee Mattingly (ashlee.mattingly.gov)

• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  September 2026 (flexible)
• Length:
  One year, subject to renewal and funding availability
• Level of Participation:
  Full time
• Stipend:
  Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience
• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident only

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
• Degree:
  Master’s degree (currently pursuing or received)
• Discipline(s):
  Computer, Information, and Data Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Data Science, Databases, Graphics and Visualization, Human‑Computer Interaction, Information Science, Information Security, Networking, Operating Systems, Scientific Computing, Software Engineering, and related mathematical and statistical areas
• Affirmation: I am a U.S. citizen or have lived in the United States for at least 36 months of the past 60 months and I have read the FDA Ethics Requirements.

The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s degree in one of the relevant fields listed above.