UMMS Research Operations, Management & Strategy Fellowship 2023
The Research Operations, Management & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship, formerly known as the Research Administration Fellowship, is a two-year program designed to prepare Ph.D. graduates and postdoctoral trainees in the life sciences for a successful career in research administration through a series of unit rotations, hands-on learning experiences, and direct mentorship from leaders in the field. The fellowship leverages the extensive biomedical research enterprise at the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS) to provide professional experience and skill-building. Fellows learn to connect science and business competencies to engage in innovative projects that enhance biomedical research and have the opportunity to immediately participate in and directly add value to the Medical School research enterprise.
For additional information regarding the ROMS Fellowship, please visit our website .
Structure:
A full-time, two-year program that consists of core rotations within the UMMS Office of Research combined with additional elective rotations with UMMS Office of Research units or partner units and extensive impact projects. The ROMS fellowship utilizes a hybrid work model where fellows will be expected to report to UMMS campus at least once per week.
Program Objectives:
At the conclusion of the program, participating fellows will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Advanced knowledge in business principles and biomedical research operations and infrastructure
- Applied leadership and project management capabilities
- Effective oral and written communication of business concepts
- Accomplished analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Enhanced professional and career development strategies
Eligibility:
Applicants must be recent PhD graduates or postdoctoral trainees in a biomedical or life science-related field. A PhD degree must be completed prior to starting the fellowship. Starting in 2023, we are accepting applications from across the United States. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. A precondition for employment at UMMS is proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Compensation & Benefits:
Fellows receive a salary competitive with leading administrative and postdoctoral fellowship programs as well as a competitive benefits package, including health care insurance and dental and vision plans. Each fellow also receives support to attend up to two conferences.
To Apply:
Applications must be submitted electronically through this Competition Space platform. Please submit the following:
1. Two Written Statements, 500 words each
- Statement of Interest. Please limit your response to 500 words or less.
- Your Statement of Interest should address why you are interested in the ROMS Fellowship and how the opportunity will help you develop personally and professionally to achieve your short-and long-term goals.
- Indicate 2-3 units in the UMMS Office of Research that you are excited to work with and/or that you believe will help you achieve your goals. More information about our units can be found on our website here.
- A written statement that addresses one (1) of the following prompts. Please limit your response to 500 words or less.
- Describe something interesting about yourself that is not reflected on your resume. How will that contribute to your success in the ROMS Fellowship?
- Describe a challenge or barrier you have experienced in conducting research and discuss what you would do as a leader to address it.
- Describe a situation outside the scope of your research where you had to problem-solve and demonstrate leadership. Who was involved? What happened? How did you exhibit leadership?
2. Resume (limit 2 pages)
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
You are required to have two (2) Letters of Recommendation to support your application, with the opportunity for an optional third letter. These letters of recommendation should speak to your leadership capabilities, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and career goals. No more than one letter should be related to your academic/research activities. While allowable, we do not require a letter from your research mentor. Other possible letter writers could include coaches, mentors, mentees, colleagues from clubs or volunteer opportunities, etc.
Important Dates:
Applications are due Sunday February 19, 2023 (11:59 PM EST). Selected applicants will be invited for interviews with the program Selection Committee. First round interviews will be held in late-March via Zoom and second round interviews will be held in-person in Ann Arbor, MI, on April 20-21. The Fellowships will begin September 11, 2023.
Please direct any questions to ROMS.Fellowship@umich.edu.