Predoctoral Intramural Research Training Award Fellowship

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Program Description

Provides support to trainees to conduct their doctoral thesis research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland under the guidance and direction of a senior investigator who will serve as the trainee's mentor. The program is available to students who are enrolled in doctoral programs in the biomedical sciences in accredited U.S. universities.

Fellowships are granted for one year periods to support full-time training in NIH laboratories. The maximum duration of a fellowship will normally be three years or until the student receives the doctoral degree, whichever comes first.

Application Due Date

Institutional Partnership applications for Fall 2024 admission closed on December 1, 2023.
Individual Partnership applications are open year-round.

Eligibility

U.S. citizenship or permanent residence is required.

Award Benefits

The stipends for graduate students at the NIH are adjusted yearly; the level depends on prior research experience and number of years at NIH as a graduate student. For details, see the Trainee Stipends page.

How to Apply

Contact Belinda Hauser, Training Director, NIDCR Office of Training Education

Last Reviewed on
March 2024