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Commissioner’s Fellowship Program
Description: The Office of Scientific Professional Development manages the Commissioner’s Fellowship Program, a two-year Fellowship Program, which provides an opportunity for health professionals and scientists to receive training and experience at the FDA. The goals of the program are to: 1) attract scientists to the FDA to address a regulatory science issue, 2) train scientists in regulatory science and 3) serve as a potential recruiting tool to attract scientists who do not typically consider FDA as a career option. Each year, the Commissioner’s Fellowship Program brings scientists to the FDA to address critical regulatory science priorities. The completion of the regulatory science projects by the Commissioner’s Fellows enhances the science underpinning the work we do — the science that provides a foundation for our regulatory decisions, in evaluating and approving products that will make a difference in the lives of Americans.
2020 - CFP Class of 2017 Extension
1 Fellow continued from the previous FY and 1 graduated. 1 Fellow was retained by FDA.
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Submit final project report |
11/24/2020 |
Completed | 9/26/2020 |
| B. Report number of Fellows who graduate |
11/24/2020 |
Completed | 9/26/2020 |
| C. Report percentage of graduating Fellows retained by FDA |
11/24/2020 |
Completed | 9/26/2020 |
| D. Report number of Fellows retained by FDA |
11/24/2020 |
Completed | 9/26/2020 |
| E. Report the Graudating Fellows' number of peer reviewed presentations |
11/24/2020 |
Completed | 9/26/2020 |
| F. Report number of Graduating Fellows' peer reviewed manuscripts |
11/24/2020 |
Completed | 9/26/2020 |
| G. Report number of projects completed by Felllows in FDA Regulatory Science priority areas |
11/24/2020 |
Completed | 9/26/2020 |
2017 Program
15 Fellows began the program in 2017 and 14 Fellows graduated. 12 Fellows were retained by FDA.
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hire 2017 Fellows |
2/28/2018 |
Completed | 1/6/2018 |
| B. Conduct Fellows Orientation |
2/28/2018 |
Completed | 1/6/2018 |
| C. Submit Fellows projects |
6/30/2018 |
Completed | 5/29/2018 |
| D. Approve Fellows projects |
8/8/2018 |
Completed | 5/29/2018 |
| E. Conduct first year training |
12/31/2018 |
Completed | 12/31/2018 |
| F. Present Fellows mid-program projects |
1/31/2019 |
Completed | 2/15/2019 |
| G. Conduct second year training |
7/1/2019 |
Completed | 6/19/2019 |
| H. Submit final project reports |
8/30/2019 |
Completed | 8/04/2019 |
| I. Select final project presentations |
9/13/2019 |
Completed | 8/23/2019 |
| J. Hold graduation and present final presentations |
9/30/2019 |
Completed | 9/04/2019 |
| K. Report number of Fellows who graduate |
9/30/2019 |
Completed | 9/04/2019 |
| L. Report percentage of graduating Fellows retained by FDA |
2/28/2020 |
Completed | 1/10/2020 |
| M. Report number of Fellows retained by FDA |
2/28/2020 |
Completed | 1/10/2020 |
| N. Report number of peer reviewed presentations made by graduating Fellows |
2/28/2020 |
Completed | 1/10/2020 |
| O. Report number of peer reviewed manuscripts published by graduating Fellows |
2/28/2020 |
Completed | 1/10/2020 |
| P. Report number of projects completed by Fellows in FDA Regulatory Science priority areas |
2/28/2020 |
Completed | 9/4/2019 |
2016 Program
17 Fellows began the program in 2016 and 16 Fellows graduated. 9 Fellows were retained by FDA.
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hire 2016 Fellows |
2/28/2017 |
Completed | 2/13/2017 |
| B. Conduct Fellows Orientation |
2/28/2017 |
Completed | 2/13/2017 |
| C. Submit Fellows projects |
6/30/2017 |
Completed | 3/1/2017 |
| D. Approve Fellows projects |
8/8/2017 |
Completed | 8/8/2017 |
| E. Conduct first year training |
12/31/2017 |
Completed | 11/30/2017 |
| F. Present Fellows mid-program projects |
1/31/2018 |
Completed | 1/29/2018 |
| G. Conduct second year training |
7/1/2018 |
Completed | 3/16/2018 |
| H. Submit final project reports |
8/30/2018 |
Completed | 8/7/2018 |
| I. Select final project presentations |
9/13/2018 |
Completed | 8/30/2018 |
| J. Hold graduation and present final presentations |
9/30/2018 |
Completed | 9/4/2018 |
| K. Report number of Fellows who graduate |
9/30/2018 |
Completed | 9/4/2018 |
| L. Report percentage of graduating Fellows retained by FDA |
2/28/2019 |
Completed | 2/26/2019 |
| M. Report number of Fellows retained by FDA |
2/28/2019 |
Completed | 2/26/2019 |
| N. Report number of peer reviewed presentations made by graduating Fellows |
2/28/2019 |
Completed | 2/26/2019 |
| O. Report number of peer reviewed manuscripts published by graduating Fellows |
2/28/2019 |
Completed | 2/26/2019 |
| P. Report number of projects completed by Fellows in FDA Regulatory Science priority areas |
2/28/2019 |
Completed | 2/26/2019 |
2015 Program
The 18 fellows who started the program completed/graduated from the program. Of the 18 2015 graduates, 14 accepted internal offers, 1 took a position with industry, and 3 are still looking for employment.
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hire 2015 Fellows |
2/28/2016 |
Completed | 2/28/2016 |
| B. Conduct Fellows Orientation |
2/28/2016 |
Completed | 2/28/2016 |
| C. Submit Fellows projects |
6/30/2016 |
Completed | 3/17/2016 |
| D. Approve Fellows projects |
8/8/2016 |
Completed | 7/26/2016 |
| E. Conduct first year training |
12/31/2016 |
Completed | 10/26/2016 |
| F. Present Fellows mid-program projects |
1/31/2017 |
Completed | 2/3/2017 |
| G. Conduct second year training |
7/1/2017 |
Completed | 7/1/2017 |
| H. Submit final project reports |
8/30/2017 |
Completed | 8/30/2017 |
| I. Select final project presentations |
9/13/2017 |
Completed | 8/30/2017 |
| J. Hold graduation and present final presentations |
9/30/2017 |
Completed | 9/11/2017 |
| K. Report number of Fellows who graduate |
9/30/2017 |
Completed | 9/11/2017 |
| L. Report percentage of graduating Fellows retained by FDA |
2/28/2018 |
Completed | 11/30/2017 |
| M. Report number of Fellows retained by FDA |
2/28/2018 |
Completed | 11/30/2017 |
| N. Report number of peer reviewed presentations made by graduating Fellows |
2/28/2018 |
Completed | 11/30/2017 |
| O. Report number of peer reviewed manuscripts published by graduating Fellows |
2/28/2018 |
Completed | 11/30/2017 |
| P. Report number of projects completed by Fellows in FDA Regulatory Science priority areas |
2/28/2018 |
Completed | 9/11/2017 |
2014 Program
16 Fellows began the program in 2014 and 16 Fellows graduated. Of the 16 2014 graduates, 14 accepted internal offers and 1 graduate took a position with industry.
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hire 2014 Fellows |
2/28/2015 |
Completed | 1/25/2015 |
| B. Conduct Fellows Orientation |
2/28/2015 |
Completed | 1/25/2015 |
| C. Submit Fellows projects |
6/30/2015 |
Completed | 4/3/2015 |
| D. Approve Fellows projects |
8/8/2015 |
Completed | 5/19/2015 |
| E. Conduct first year training |
12/31/2015 |
Completed | 12/31/2015 |
| F. Present Fellows mid-program projects |
1/31/2016 |
Completed | 2/26/2016 |
| G. Conduct second year training |
7/1/2016 |
Completed | 3/11/2016 |
| H. Submit final project reports |
8/30/2016 |
Completed | 8/4/2016 |
| I. Select final project presentations |
9/13/2016 |
Completed | 8/22/2016 |
| J. Hold graduation and present final presentations |
9/30/2016 |
Completed | 9/21/2016 |
2013 Program
Of the 13 Fellows hired, 10 (77%) graduated from the Fellowship program. Of those who graduated, eight (80%) accepted internal offers at the FDA.
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hire 2013 Fellows |
2/28/2014 |
Completed | 12/15/2013 |
| B. Conduct Fellows Orientation |
2/28/2014 |
Completed | 12/15/2013 |
| C. Submit Fellows projects |
6/30/2014 |
Completed | 1/31/2014 |
| D. Approve Fellows projects |
8/8/2014 |
Completed | 5/1/2014 |
| E. Conduct first year training |
10/30/2014 |
Completed | 10/30/2014 |
| F. Present Fellows mid-program projects |
1/31/2015 |
Completed | 1/20/2015 |
| G. Conduct second year training |
7/1/2015 |
Completed | 6/16/2015 |
| H. Submit final project reports |
7/10/2015 |
Completed | 8/4/2015 |
| I. Select final project presentations |
8/29/2015 |
Completed | 8/12/2015 |
| J. Hold graduation and present final presentations |
9/30/2015 |
Completed | 9/10/2015 |
2012 Program
Of the 22 Fellows hired, 18 (82%) graduated from the Fellowship program. Of those who graduated, 14 (78%) accepted internal offers at the FDA, and one graduate took a position with an external organization.
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hire 2012 Fellows |
2/28/2013 |
Completed | 2/19/2013 |
| B. Conduct Fellows Orientation |
2/28/2013 |
Completed | 2/19/2013 |
| C. Submit Fellows projects |
6/28/2013 |
Completed | 5/24/2013 |
| D. Approve Fellows projects |
8/9/2013 |
Completed | 6/19/2013 |
| E. Conduct first year training |
10/30/2013 |
Completed | 12/11/2013 |
| F. Present Fellows mid-program projects |
1/31/2014 |
Completed | 1/14/2014 |
| G. Conduct second year training |
5/1/2014 |
Completed | 6/6/2014 |
| H. Submit final project reports |
6/30/2014 |
Completed | 8/28/2014 |
| I. Select final project presentations |
8/29/2014 |
Completed | 8/29/2014 |
| J. Hold graduation and present final presentations |
9/30/2014 |
Completed | 9/24/2014 |
2011 Program
Of the 32 Fellows hired, 30 (94%) graduated from the Fellowship program. Of those who graduated, 19 (63%) accepted internal offers at the FDA. Three graduates took positions with academia and two with industry.
| Milestone Description | Milestone Date | Milestone Status | Milestone Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Hire 2011 Fellows |
10/24/2011 |
Completed | 12/5/2011 |
| B. Conduct Fellows Orientation |
10/28/2011 |
Completed | 12/9/2011 |
| C. Submit Fellows projects |
3/30/2012 |
Completed | 6/18/2012 |
| D. Approve Fellows projects |
6/30/2012 |
Completed | 8/10/2012 |
| E. Conduct first year training |
9/30/2012 |
Completed | 10/18/2012 |
| F. Present Fellows mid-program projects |
12/21/2012 (1/17/2013) |
Completed | 1/17/2013 |
| G. Conduct second year training |
3/30/2013 |
Completed | 3/6/2013 |
| H. Submit nominations for final project presentations |
6/30/2013 |
Completed | 8/2/2013 |
| I. Select final project presentations |
8/30/2013 |
Completed | 8/30/2013 |
| J. Hold graduation |
9/30/2013 |
Completed | 9/4/2013 |
Key Projects Legend
| Milestone Status | Definition |
|---|---|
| Not Yet Started | Work for specific milestone has not yet been started. |
| Completed | Milestone and/or overall project is completed. |
| On Track | Milestone - On track for completion by milestone deadline. Quarter status - Project is on track for completion based on overall milestone status. |
| On Hold | Milestone - On hold, but deadline for completion has not passed. Quarter status - Project is on hold, based on overall milestone status. |
| Delayed | Milestone - Delayed as it has not been completed and deadline has passed. Quarter status - Project is delayed based on overall milestone status. |
