#  2027 PORTAL Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Policy Research 

 





November 03, 2026

 

 

The 2027 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Policy Research will prepare talented emerging scholars for careers in law, public policy, health outcomes research, or public health related to prescription drugs. Previous fellows have gone on to successful careers in academia, government, and the private sector. Fellows will be expected to design, conduct, publish, and present original research during their fellowship term. Research topics include FDA drug or device regulation; pharmaceutical intellectual property policy; prescription drug coverage and benefit design; drug pricing, value, and cost-effectiveness; comparative effectiveness and outcomes research; evidence-based prescribing; and competition in the pharmaceutical market. Fellows receive close faculty mentorship and interact with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders. PORTAL research is routinely cited in the media and by policymakers, offering added career development opportunities. This position is benefits-eligible with an annual salary typically ranging from $70,000–$80,000 based on postgraduate year and experience, per the FY27 Mass General Brigham Research Salary Scale. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree (PhD, JD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) or complete such training by September 1, 2027. Fellow start date and fellowship length will vary depending on the candidate (1-year minimum, typically 2 years). Visa sponsorship may be available for international applicants. Fellows are expected to live in the Boston area for the fellowship's duration.

[Read more at this link.](https://portalresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2027-PORTAL-Postdoctoral-Fellowship.pdf?utm_source=Program+On+Regulation%2C+Therapeutics%2C+And+Law&utm_campaign=0f064fe9b4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_10_12_06_35_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-1e766699e9-24684231)

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