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WRAIR-W Psychological Health and Military Readiness Research Fellowship U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) in United States
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Stipend of $4,583.00–$5,417.00 monthly; health insurance supplement; training and travel allowance; relocation allowance; possible renewal depending on funding availability.
Country
United States
University
U.S. Department of Energy
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The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research – West (WRAIR-W) in Tacoma, Washington is offering a research fellowship focused on psychological health and military readiness. The position is based at the WRAIR-W team, which is strategically co-located with the Madigan Army Medical Center at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
The fellowship supports empirical and translational research that aims to deliver real-world, community-supported solutions for U.S. Service Members. The work is centered on prevention and intervention research addressing substance use, occupational stress, posttraumatic stress, suicidality, and broader behavioral health and psychological readiness needs.
The selected candidate will work with experienced researchers on a hands-on portfolio of psychological health projects and gain mentored experience in research that bridges science and practice. Activities include translational research, data collection using neuropsychological assessments, physiological tracking, and self-report methods, as well as work with electronic and in-person data capture, electronic medical records, data cleaning, data management, and statistical analysis. The fellowship also offers experience in scientific writing and research communication for academic and military audiences.
The institute’s research environment emphasizes biomedical research in support of U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements, with work spanning basic science, applied science, and human subjects research.
Funding details
Stipend of $4,583.00–$5,417.00 monthly; health insurance supplement; training and travel allowance; relocation allowance; possible renewal depending on funding availability.
What's required
Applicants must possess or be currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in clinical psychology, neuroscience, nursing, public health, or another eligible discipline. The degree must be within five years of application or anticipated by 2026-10-31. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred skills include experience with data collection, electronic data management such as Qualtrics, data analysis/statistical software such as SPSS and R, and strong oral and written communication skills.
How to apply
Click the Apply button at the bottom of the opportunity listing to start your application. Submit the Zintellect profile, educational and employment history, essay questions, resume, transcript, and one recommendation through Zintellect. For questions, email [email protected] and include the reference code MRDC-WRAIR-2026-0008 in the subject line.
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