NHGRI Fellowship Training

Background
As the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) expands its efforts to establish a diverse genomics workforce, there is an increasing need to attract post-baccalaureate scientists in the areas of scientific administration, policy, education and communications. NHGRI at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the largest organization in the world dedicated to genomics research. NHGRI is similarly dedicated to advancing human genetics and genomics through collaborations with scientific and medical communities, including funding high-impact research and helping to support and shape the U.S. human genetics and genomics research workforce. The NHGRI currently has two fellowship programs, which include Genetic Policy and Education Fellowship. NHGRI is adding two new fellowship programs: the Genetics and Public Service Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship and a Scientific Communications Fellowship. This requirement will encompass the four different types of fellowships to enable NHGRI to expand the pool of trained program analysts, policy analysts, education specialists, and communication specialists who can support the field of genetics and genomics within the NHGRI and more broadly at the NIH.

Work Details
This procurement is being established for four fellowships that focus on genetics and genomics. It includes four (4) task areas: (1) a Genetics and Public Service Post-Baccalaureate Fellowship, (2) a Genetics and Science Communications Fellowship, (3) A Genetics Education Fellowship, and (4) a Genetics Policy Fellowship. This acquisition is designed for genetics professionals with degrees who are early in their careers and interested in the development and implementation of national genetics health, education, and policy programs. As the NHGRI expands its efforts to establish a diverse genomics workforce, there is an increasing need to attract post-baccalaureate scientists and professionals in the areas of scientific administration, policy, education, and communications that support genomic science in order to support the broader NHGRI mission.

Period of Performance
The Contractor shall provide up to two years of training for each fellowship. More specific timeframes are identified under each fellowship type.

Place of Performance
Bethesda MD 20892-7511