Behavioral Science Training Postdoctoral Fellowships

This postdoctoral program supports behavioral scientists who seek to expand their skills and publications, so as to develop careers in advanced research in the areas of drug use/ misuse and HIV/AIDS. Postdoctoral Fellows will develop knowledge of and skills in behavioral aspects of drug abuse research through hands-on experience and formal training. Working closely with senior project directors in New York city (see sponsoring organization), Fellows participate in on-going research and develop their own research projects. Examples of on-going projects include studies related to drug abuse and crime, intravenous drug use, HIV/AIDS, prenatal and maternal drug use, treatment of mentally ill drug abusers, teen drug use and psychosocial health, and evaluations of drug treatment programs. In-house training emphasizes field data collection, statistical analysis, computer use, program evaluation, professional writing for publication, proposal writing, policy-making, and the practical application of these skills. Fellows are encouraged to carry out research projects of their own choosing and submitting grant proposals for funding. In addition, Fellows may enroll at universities in the New York City metropolitan area to take advanced courses on drug abuse research, related substantive topics, and research methodologies as deemed necessary to round out their expertise. Postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded throughout the year on a rolling admission basis.