[NABS-L] Three days left to apply! Apply for the AFB research fellowship program by Oct 14, 2026!

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Are you blind or have low vision and looking to kick-start a research career? AFB’s Research Fellowship Program offers an exciting opportunity for graduate students and recent grads who are blind or have low vision to build hands-on research experience doing impactful research under the direction of blind Ph.D. mentors. 

Fellows join an active research team whose work directly shapes disability policy, while receiving individualized career development support to help launch a successful future in the field.

 


Eligibility


*       Be a current graduate student (master’s, Ph.D., Ed.D., Psy.D., etc.) or have recently graduated with a master’s or doctoral degree with less than 3 years of post-graduation research experience.

*       Have at least 1 semester of experience doing human subjects research.

*       Self-identify as a person who is blind or has low vision.

*       Live in and be authorized to work in the United States.


Benefits


AFB Research Fellows will be offered part-time employment with AFB, which provides the following benefits:

*       Competitive Compensation: $30 per hour for Fellows without a doctoral degree and $40 per hour for Fellows with a doctoral degree.

*       Flexible Work Environment: Balance the Fellowship with other work and school responsibilities by working remotely, with a flexible schedule.


Commitments


*       Dedicate 5-10 hours per week to AFB Research Fellowship activities from September through June, including research teamwork, weekly mentor meetings, and career development activities agreed upon in your personalized mentoring plan.

*       Maintain reliable access to a computer and the Internet.

*       Attend one AFB-approved research or policy conference.

*       Adhere to AFB’s employment policies and ethical standards.

The AFB Research Fellowship includes part-time, remote employment with AFB’s research team, paired with individually tailored mentoring. The 2026–2027 fellowship term runs from Monday, November 2, 2026, through Tuesday, August 31, 2027. AFB Research Fellows may be eligible to renew their fellowship for up to two additional years, contingent on performance and funding.

Take the next step on your research journey! Applications are due by Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.  <https://afb.org/research-and-initiatives/afb-research-fellowship> Learn more about the program and how to apply.