A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional references

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to FDArpp@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email.

One fellowship opportunity is available within the Office of Health Communication and Education (OHCE) in the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). CTP aims to protect Americans from tobacco-related death and disease by regulating the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products and by educating the public, especially young people, about tobacco products and the dangers their use poses to themselves and others. CTP oversees the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA).

The selected participant will primarily be involved with the implementation of provisions related to the TCA, but may also be involved in health communication theories and development, and supporting program activities and strategies. Providing public affairs and communication support to OHCE to help address critical needs, team activities may include:

• Developing and implementing health communication and marketing strategies, projects or initiatives geared toward various audiences to increase the reach and impact of CTP’s messages through various networks and partnership vehicles.
• Providing support to the development of health communication activities based on theory, which may include using results to develop or test strategies and messages for different audiences.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and FDA.  The initial appointment is for one year, but may be renewed upon the recommendation of FDA and contingent on the availability of funding.  The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at FDA in the Silver Spring, Maryland, area. Participants do not become employees of FDA or the program administrator, and there are no fringe benefits paid.  The desired appointment start date is September 9, 2015.

Currently enrolled in or completed a Master’s degree in a field relevant to health communications, health marketing, or public health received within the last five years, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date.

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 month(s).
• Discipline(s):
  • Communications and Graphics Design (1 )