What is the deadline for applications?
All application materials must be received by Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. All applications must be submitted electronically. The online application will open in November 2024. You may access it on our How to Apply webpage.
What needs to be included in my application?
A complete application includes one copy of each of the following items:
- A resume or CV, highlighting relevant experience
- A two-page personal statement containing biographic material, relevant experience, and career goals (single- or double-spaced)
- Two letters of recommendation that speak directly to your potential
- Transcripts for each post-secondary institution you have attended, present school included
What is my expected salary?
In all the pre-doctoral fellowship tracks, fellows are awarded a salary of $38,000 in their first year and $39,000 in their second year, with full healthcare coverage provided across the entire 2-year program.
How many fellowships can I apply to?
Applicants are welcome to apply to any number of fellowships that interest them. Applicants interested in multiple fellowships need only one application and should indicate which fellowships interest them in their personal statement.
What happens between the time my application is received and the fellowship is awarded?
Once all the applications are received, they are thoroughly reviewed, and selected applicants will be invited for an interview. The fellowship will not be awarded without an interview.
When do interviews take place?
Applicants will be contacted for interviews in late January to early February, and interviews will be held in mid to late February.
What qualifications would make someone a good fit for this position?
For each fellowship, experience with infants and toddlers or children with ASD are valued by the selection committee. Specifics for each fellowship are listed below.
- Donald J. Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience: coursework and/or research in neuroscience, cognitive science, experimental, clinical, or developmental psychology will be favorably reviewed.
- Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience: candidates are expected to have experience with computer programming and an interest in neuroscience
- Louise and Brett Samsky Fellowship in Educational Science and Practice: research experience within general psychology, developmental psychology, and education is highly valued; interests in implementation sciences and educational neurosciences is necessary.
- Sally Provence Fellowship in Clinical Research: coursework and/or research in cognitive science, experimental, clinical, or developmental psychology will be favorably reviewed; some experience administering psychological assessments, whether they be standardized or experimental, is preferred.
- ACCESS Fellowship in Implementation Science: research experience with psychology, community engagement, public health, and education is highly valued.
While the above experiences are valuable, we prize a diversity of interests, skills, and backgrounds in our group, and alternate routes into clinical research with children with ASD will not be seen as a detractor.
When is the start date of the fellowship?
The start date is July 10, 2025.
What is the length of the fellowship?
The length of the fellowship is two years.
Is the position full-time?
Yes. Monday – Friday, 8:30-5:00.
Are there opportunities for fellows to obtain a graduate degree?
There is no direct opportunity to obtain a degree during the fellowship, but one of the core goals of the fellowship is to prepare fellows for graduate studies and for related future careers.
Can I take classes at Emory University?
Fellows have the opportunity to audit classes at Emory to augment the training they receive through the other daily activities of the fellowship.
Are there any benefits included in this position?
Fellows receive full healthcare coverage and other benefits through Emory University. For more information, please visit our benefits website.
Do fellows have the opportunity to give posters and publish papers?
Yes. Fellows are strongly encouraged and expected to submit their research for posters and publications. Fellows are also funded (in addition to the stipend) to attend at least one conference per year.
What lab or group meetings do fellows attend?
Fellows will attend regular lab meetings for the research cores and studies they contribute to. For example, fellows involved in the Social Neuroscience Research Core attend weekly curriculum meetings which offer the opportunity to discuss ongoing research within our group, relevant background literature and recently published papers. Fellows are also welcome to attend meetings and journal clubs relevant to their research interests outside of their main research core(s). The entire ASD research group at the Marcus Autism Center also holds twice monthly Grand Rounds meetings which provide the opportunity to hear about ongoing research from the larger ASD research community. First-year fellows attend weekly research discussions as well as MATLAB and HT-SQL trainings at the beginning of their fellowships. All fellows are welcome and encouraged to attend research talks and conferences at Emory University and elsewhere.
What daily responsibilities will fellows have?
Fellows’ responsibilities vary widely depending on fellowship track and individual research/clinical interests. Typically, fellows’ primary responsibility is in data collection (e.g., eye-tracking for fellows involved in the Social Neuroscience Research Core) and research-related activities including operation of experimental equipment and paradigms, contact with infants/toddlers and their families, and responsibility for completing experimental protocols. With research mentorship, fellows will be expected to guide a project of research from the point of data collection through analysis and publication of results. Some fellows also receive training in administering developmental assessments, and many fellows pursue regular shadowing opportunities (at Marcus and in the community). Each Fellow essentially drives the nature of their fellowship depending on the opportunities they pursue.
What are the degree requirements of applicants for the fellowships?
Our only requirement is that applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree by the start date of the fellowship. However, applicants with several years of experience and/or a master’s degree are still encouraged to apply and will be given equal consideration.
Do the fellowships accept international students and graduates?
Yes, international applicants are welcome and encouraged to apply.
For additional questions, please contact marcus.predoc-fellowships@emory.edu.