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CSR Review Internship Program
Purpose:
The Review Internship Program provides 1 to 2-years of training within the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) to biomedical and behavioral research scientists interested in careers in science administration. CSR manages the peer review groups (study sections) that evaluate the vast majority of investigator-initiated grant applications submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Experience: Interns will work with a diverse and dedicated group of scientists in their fields and help conduct state-of-the-art scientific review meetings. Interns will be mentored by an experienced Scientific Review Administer (SRA) and receive hands-on experience --
- Managing a small study section or Special Emphasis Panel (SEP)
- Recruiting scientific peer reviewers
- Editing Summary Statements
- Referring applications to
review groups
All interns will participate in the 3-month SRA training program as well as in weekly question and answer sessions and other activities to learn about CSR and NIH. They also will be offered opportunities to attend two scientific meetings a year. Those appointed for a second year will work more independently and may be offered opportunities to work in an NIH Institute or Center helping to coordinate an NIH research program
Appointment: Appointments will be from 1 to 2 year(s) long, full-time only, with salary commensurate with experience. In most cases, appointments will be time-limited Title 42 appointments with full benefits.
Eligibility: Applicants must be researchers with a Ph.D. or other professional degree and have at least 4 years of post-doctoral scientific experience. United States citizenship is not required, but non-citizens must obtain an appropriate visa.
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NIH and HHS are equal opportunity employers. All job selections are based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
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Procedures: To apply, please complete
the application form and submit it per the instructions
provided. Apply by January 1, 2005
for positions starting July, 2005. After screening the
applications received, a limited number of candidates will
be interviewed.
Selection: Eligible candidates will be evaluated and selected based on the following criteria:
- A strong scientific background in one or more of the areas reviewed in CSR
See http://www.csr.nih.gov/review/irgdesc.htm
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills, coupled with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Capability to analyze information and develop solutions to problems
- Ability to interact with the scientific community, identifying leading scientists in their fields and recruiting them to serve on scientific review panels
- Good computer skills
- Reference evaluations
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Contact Information: For further information, call Mary Elizabeth Mason, Center for Scientific Review, at (301) 435-1114. TTY-TDD users may call Lori Stoller-Cruz, Center for Scientific Review, at (301) 301 594-7891. All information and supporting forms for the CSR Review Internship Program are available in alternative formats on request.
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Reference Evaluation Form
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