Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-21914
FDA Seeks Comments on Fellowship and Traineeship Applications
Buyer
Department of Health and Human Services / Food and Drug Administration
Posted
October 28, 2026
Respond By
December 29, 2026
Identifier
2026-21914
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking public comments on an information collection for applications to its fellowship and traineeship programs. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA); no specific office identified. - Programs covered: Medical Device Fellowship Program and FDA Traineeship Program. - Medical Device Fellowship Program: 250 estimated annual responses. - FDA Traineeship Program: 1,000 estimated annual responses. - Total: 1,250 estimated annual responses. - Application collection: Voluntary online applications support training for scientists in FDA intramural research and review. - OEMs and vendors: None named; no products or commercial procurement are requested. - Notable requirement: The notice seeks public comments on extending the information collection.
Description
The Food and Drug Administration is requesting public comments on the proposed information collection titled “Application for Participation in Food and Drug Administration Fellowship and Traineeship Programs.” The collection concerns voluntary online applications from students and health care professionals interested in FDA fellowship and traineeship programs, supporting the solicitation and review of applicants for training in intramural research and/or review. The notice is issued under the Paperwork Reduction Act and describes an extension of the existing collection. Comments are due December 28, 2026.