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Stipend

Fellows' Career Development

Stipend

Fellows' Career Development

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Stipends for fellows at the NIH are adjusted yearly and set by the Scientific Directors. See below for the most current stipend levels.

Stipend/Salary

Postdoctoral IRTA and Visiting Fellow Stipend Levels – effective May 1, 2022

Postdoctoral IRTA and Visiting Fellow Stipend Levels for NIEHS

Experience Initial Stipend Second Year** Third Year** Fourth Year** Fifth Year**
0-1 year $61,300 $63,100 $64,800 $66,600 $68,300
1-2 years $63,100 $64,800 $66,600 $68,300 $70,100
2-3 years $64,800 $66,600 $68,300 $70,100 $71,900
3-4 years $66,600 $68,300 $70,100 $71,900 $73,600
4-5 years $68,300 $70,100 $71,900 $73,600 $75,400
5-6 years* $70,100 $71,900 $73,600 $75,400 $77,100
6-7 years* $71,900 $73,600 $75,400 $77,100 $78,900

* Used for fellows with an M.D. or similar professional degree to give credit for internship/residency years (for U.S. credentials only).

** The stipends for 2-5th year are estimates only. The real numbers are determined by fellows' initial stipend plus potential annual cost of living increases based on the initial stipend when they arrive at NIEHS.


Predoctoral (Graduate Student) IRTA and Visiting Fellow Stipend Levels - effective May 1, 2022

Predoctoral IRTA and Visiting Fellow Stipend Ranges for All Localities

Postbaccalaureate Education or Training Completed Upon Activation of Award* Initial Stipend Second Year Third Year Fourth Year Fifth Year
0-1 year $36,300 $38,600 $40,500 $43,300 $44,900
1-2 years $38,600 $40,500 $43,300 $44,900 $46,550
2-3 years $40,500 $43,300 $44,900 $46,550 $48,200
> 3 years $43,300 $44,900 $46,550 $48,200 $49,950

STIPENDS NTE $49,950
* Postbaccalaureate education or training completed upon activation of award can include relevant full-time/equivalent postbaccalaureate research experiences, professional, medical, and graduate school enrollment. If someone has, e.g., 1 year plus 3 months of education or trainng, he/she should receive the 1-2 year stipend.


Postbaccalaureate IRTA Stipend Levels - effective May 1, 2022

Postbaccalaureate IRTA Stipend Ranges for All Localities

Degree Years of Experience Initial Stipend Second Year*
Bachelor’s 0-1 year $34,750 $37,300
1-2 years $37,300 $39,000
2+ years $39,000 $40,700
Master's Not Applicable $39,000 $40,700

* Second year stipend also used for postbacs in an exceptional third year.


Student IRTA Stipend Levels - effective May 1, 2022

Student IRTA Stipend Levels for All Localities

Education Level Completed Monthly Stipend
High School Before Graduation $2,190
After Graduation $2,450
Undergraduate After 1 year $2,560
After 2 years $2,680
After 3 years or > $2,820
Graduate Less than 1 year $2,950
After 1 year $3,340
After 2 years $3,720
After 3 years or > $3,990

Note about Stipends

If you are appointed as an IRTA/CRTA, you are a trainee and not an employee.

  • Your stipend will be reported on a form 1099G.
  • No FICA (Social Security/Medicare/Medicaid) taxes will be deducted from your stipend.
  • No income taxes, Federal or state, will be withheld.
  • You will be responsible for filing Federal and state income tax returns.  This means you should (1) save some funds to pay your taxes and (2) file estimated tax returns.

If you are a Research or Clinical Fellow, you are an employee, and your wages will be reported on a W2 form.

If you are a Visiting Fellow, your tax status will depend on your citizenship.  Please consult with the NIH Division of International Services.

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