Call for Applications: FDA Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellowship
Call for Applications: FDA Tobacco Regulatory Science Fellowship The Call for Applications for the 2013-2014 fellowship is now open. Submit your application via the online system by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on February 20, 2013. Launched in 2012, this regulatory science fellowship is a collaborative program between the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM). It is designed for mid-career professionals to gain experience and expertise to further define and develop the field of regulatory science as it relates to the regulation of tobacco products and FDA’s new authorities under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. This is an excellent opportunity for exceptional, highly competitive professionals to actively participate in the development of science-based public health strategies, serve as the lead for defined projects, meet with policy leaders, and develop new competencies, including new knowledge, skills, and experiences related to tobacco products and their use, which is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. The fellowship is a 12-month, multidisciplinary residential program in Rockville, MD. The second class of fellows will start in September 2013. Fellows will be placed in one of six offices within the CTP: Compliance and Enforcement; Health Communication and Education; Management; Policy; Regulations; or Science. Fellows are expected to complete the full 12-...
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