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kick-start a research career?</b> AFB\u2019s 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. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">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.</p>
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<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Eligibility</h2>
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</span></span>Be a current graduate student (master\u2019s, Ph.D.,
Ed.D., Psy.D., etc.) or have recently graduated with a master\u2019s or doctoral
degree with less than 3 years of post-graduation research experience.</p>
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</span></span>Have at least 1 semester of experience doing
human subjects research.</p>
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</span></span>Self-identify as a person who is blind or has
low vision.</p>
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</span></span>Live in and be authorized to work in the United
States.</p>
<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Benefits</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">AFB Research Fellows will be offered part-time employment
with AFB, which provides the following benefits:</p>
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</span></span>Competitive Compensation: $30 per hour for
Fellows without a doctoral degree and $40 per hour for Fellows with a doctoral
degree.</p>
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</span></span>Flexible Work Environment: Balance the
Fellowship with other work and school responsibilities by working remotely,
with a flexible schedule.</p>
<h2 style="margin:8pt 0in 4pt;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid;font-size:16pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:rgb(15,71,97);font-weight:normal">Commitments</h2>
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</span></span>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.</p>
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</span></span>Maintain reliable access to a computer and the
Internet.</p>
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</span></span>Attend one AFB-approved research or policy
conference.</p>
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</span></span>Adhere to AFB\u2019s employment policies and ethical
standards.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">The AFB Research Fellowship includes part-time, remote
employment with AFB\u2019s research team, paired with individually tailored
mentoring. The 2026\u20132027 fellowship term runs from <b>Monday, November 2, 2026,
through Tuesday, August 31, 2027</b>. AFB Research Fellows may be eligible to
renew their fellowship for up to two additional years, contingent on
performance and funding.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Take the next step on your research journey! <b>Applications
are due by Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.</b> <a href="https://afb.org/research-and-initiatives/afb-research-fellowship" style="color:rgb(70,120,134)">Learn
more about the program and how to apply</a>.</p></div>