J-1 Research Fellowship Placement — 12-Month Program | USMLE Wise
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Your research fellowship placement,
from application to arrival.

End-to-end support to secure a 12-month J-1 research fellowship in the United States — institution matching, application guidance, visa documentation assistance, and relocation support, all in one program.

90+ Students & professionals guided
30+ Publications & presentations
10+ Active projects running
65+ Projects mentored
What's included

Support for every stage of the placement.

Placement & Matching

  • Personalized research fellowship placement assistance
  • Research mentor matching
  • Institution identification

Application Support

  • Complete application guidance
  • CV optimization
  • Personal statement support
  • Application preparation
  • Interview preparation
  • Offer acceptance guidance

Visa & Relocation

  • J-1 visa documentation assistance
  • Visa application guidance
  • Pre-departure support
  • Relocation planning

Onboarding & Ongoing Support

  • Onboarding assistance
  • Continuous support
How it works

Six stages from application to arrival.

Stage 01

Application & Profile Review

We review your background, specialty interests, and goals to determine fit and map out the placement plan.

Stage 02

Institution Matching & Mentor Pairing

We identify host institutions and research mentors aligned with your specialty and career goals.

Stage 03

Offer & Interview Preparation

CV, personal statement, and interview preparation to help you secure your fellowship offer.

Stage 04

Visa Documentation

Guidance and documentation assistance for the J-1 visa application process once your offer is accepted.

Stage 05

Pre-Departure & Relocation

Practical support planning your move — from paperwork to logistics ahead of your start date.

Stage 06

Onboarding & Ongoing Support

Support as you settle into your fellowship, with continuous access to guidance throughout the 12 months.

Program fee

One fee, covering the full placement.

Investment
$20,000

Covers placement, application, and visa-documentation assistance for the full 12-month program. Government visa fees and any institution- or embassy-specific costs are separate. See our Refund & Guarantee Policy for how refunds are handled.

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F.A.Q

Your questions, answered.

Refund requests for this program are reviewed case by case — see our Refund & Guarantee Policy for details, or contact us directly to discuss your situation.
No. This is an unpaid research fellowship — the host institution does not pay a stipend. The $20,000 program fee covers USMLE Wise's placement and support services, and is separate from any stipend or government visa fees.
No. USMLE Wise provides guidance and documentation assistance for the visa process, but is not a visa sponsor and does not issue visas or guarantee approval. Visa sponsorship comes from the host institution or program through its own designated sponsoring entity, and final approval rests with the relevant U.S. government authorities.
The fellowship placement runs for 12 months.
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Your fellowship placement
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Book a free 30-minute call. We'll review your background, discuss fit, and walk you through exactly what the placement and visa process involves.

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