Consortium Research Fellows Program
About the CRFP
The CRFP is a leading fellowship program that recruits, employs, funds, mentors, and guides students and postdoctoral fellows in long-term applied research fellowships. The CRFP matches graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with government agencies that provide applied research experience in support of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Working directly with expert government researchers, our student fellows develop and refine research, analytical, and technical writing skills while maintaining classes and pursuing a degree. Postdoctoral fellows apply their expertise directly to new and existing research projects. Research fellowships provide students and postdocs with 1-4 years of applied research experience, while enhancing their education and expanding their potential for future careers in research.
History
The CRFP began in 1981 in partnership with the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) with the goal to provide some of the nation’s best and brightest graduate students and postdoctoral fellows opportunities to work in federal government applied research settings. In the 45 years since its inception, the CRFP continues to work closely with ARI and has expanded into other government research agencies representing four branches of the U.S. military.
The CRFP Today
The current goals of the CRFP are to provide educationally relevant, well-paid, professional experiences for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post-doctoral Fellows. The CRFP also strives to extend research opportunities for faculty by offering high-quality technical and analytical support to sponsoring agencies. By accomplishing these goals, the CRFP prepares the next generation of scientists to explore new research horizons and pursue careers with the U.S. Department of Defense
CRFP Contacts
Scott Beal, PhD
Director
scott.beal@consortium-research-fellows.org
Yara Martinez
Deputy Director
yara.martinez@consortium-research-fellows.org