Job Posting: Healthcare Access in Deaf and Communication Disorders Research Intern

Summary

Make an impact while you learn. The Semester of Service Program offers students a volunteer project-based opportunity to support real Federal missions, gaining hands-on experience and valuable career-ready skills. You'll support National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) Strategic Plan by researching healthcare access and communication barriers, analyzing funded grants for trends and gaps, preparing presentations and briefing materials.

Duties

This vacancy announcement will be open from Sept 21, 2026 to Sept 25, 2026 or when 25, etc., applications have been received. The vacancy will close on whichever day the first of these conditions are met. If the application limit is reached on the same day the announcement opened, the open and close date will be the same. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages. Conduct literature reviews on healthcare access and communication barriers related to NIDCD's mission. Synthesize research findings into PowerPoint presentations and briefing materials for stakeholders. Perform environmental scans of funded grants to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to improve access to care. Collaborate with NIDCD staff to inform and support new initiatives that advance equitable healthcare access.

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