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FDA Research Opportunity - Dose Selection of Products for Inflammatory Bowel Disease U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in United States
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Biology
Funding
Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed depending on FDA recommendation and availability of funds.
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
United States
University
US Food and Drug Administration
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This research opportunity at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is based in White Oak, Maryland and focuses on improving dose selection for products used in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The project sits within FDA’s regulatory science environment, where the goal is to support safer and more effective pediatric therapeutics through better evidence on dosing.
The fellow will examine how dose-selection strategies have been used in clinical development programs for IBD products, with attention to both adult and pediatric settings. The work includes comparing approved doses across age groups and across indications when medicines are approved for multiple diseases, and studying how patient-specific factors such as age, body size, disease activity, and immunogenicity may influence pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutic response.
The project draws on FDA reviews, internal databases where available, and published literature to identify best practices and gaps in current approaches. It is designed to deepen understanding of IBD pathophysiology, therapeutic mechanisms, clinical management, therapeutic drug monitoring, and model-informed approaches to regulatory decision-making. The fellow will work with an FDA mentor and project team, and will take part in seminars, workshops, and lectures available to fellows at FDA.
The topic is especially relevant to pediatric drug development, where limited trial populations and the need to extrapolate from adult data make dose selection particularly challenging. The project aims to inform future strategies for pediatric IBD development and broader FDA regulatory science efforts.
Funding details
Monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed depending on FDA recommendation and availability of funds.
What's required
The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field. Applicants must submit an application, transcripts, a current resume/CV with academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list, and one educational or professional recommendation. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation. U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and eligible foreign nationals may apply, and non-U.S. citizens must meet acceptable immigration-status guidelines; proof of health insurance is required and successful OPM background investigation is necessary, with the residency rule that the applicant must have lived in the U.S. for a total of three of the past five years.
How to apply
Apply through the Zintellect opportunity page by scrolling to the bottom and clicking APPLY. Upload the application, transcripts, resume/CV, and one recommendation. For questions, email [email protected] and include the reference code FDA-CDER-2026-0184.
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