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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'><b>Are you blind or have low vision and looking to 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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'> <o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:8.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;font-weight:normal'>Eligibility<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Have at least 1 semester of experience doing human subjects research.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Self-identify as a person who is blind or has low vision.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Live in and be authorized to work in the United States.<o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:8.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;font-weight:normal'>Benefits<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'>AFB Research Fellows will be offered part-time employment with AFB, which provides the following benefits:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Competitive Compensation: $30 per hour for Fellows without a doctoral degree and $40 per hour for Fellows with a doctoral degree.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Flexible Work Environment: Balance the Fellowship with other work and school responsibilities by working remotely, with a flexible schedule.<o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='mso-margin-top-alt:8.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:4.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:115%;break-after:avoid'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;font-weight:normal'>Commitments<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Maintain reliable access to a computer and the Internet.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Attend one AFB-approved research or policy conference.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=gmail-msolistparagraph style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;line-height:115%'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'> </span>Adhere to AFB\u2019s employment policies and ethical standards.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%'>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"><span style='color:#467886'>Learn more about the program and how to apply</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>