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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, 2023

Postdoctoral IRTA and Visiting Fellow Stipend Levels for NIEHS

Experience Initial Stipend Second Year** Third Year** Fourth Year** Fifth Year**
0-1 year $67,200 $71,550 $75,400 $81,000 $84,450
1-2 years $71,550 $75,400 $81,000 $84,450 $88,600
2-3 years $75,400 $81,000 $84,450 $88,600 $94,150
3-4 years $81,000 $84,450 $88,600 $94,150 $97,650
4-5 years $84,450 $88,600 $94,150 $97,650 $103,600
5-6 years* $88,600 $94,150 $97,650 $103,600 $107,100
6-7 years* $94,150 $97,650 $103,600 $107, 100 $111,050

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

** All fellows will receive a 5% increase on May 1. Thereafter, the stipend amount upon a fellow's annual renewal date will be adjusted to the appropriate level on the chart.


Predoctoral (Graduate Student) IRTA and Visiting Fellow Stipend Levels - effective May 1, 2023

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 $46,100 $55,400 $57,300 $59,300 $59,300
1-2 years $48,300 $55,400 $57,300 $59,300 $59,300
2-3 years $50,400 $55,400 $57,300 $59,300 $59,300
> 3 years $50,400 $55,400 $57,300 $59,300 $59,300

STIPENDS NTE $59,300
* 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 training, he/she should receive the 1-2 year stipend.


Postbaccalaureate IRTA Stipend Levels - effective May 1, 2023

Postbaccalaureate IRTA Stipend Ranges for All Localities

Degree Years of Experience Initial Stipend Second Year Third Year
Bachelor’s 0-1 year $41,700 $52,600 $54,900
1-2 years $43,900 $52,600 $54,900
2+ years $46,100 $52,600 $54,900
Master's Not Applicable $48,600 $60,200 $62,500

Student IRTA Stipend Levels - effective May 1, 2023

Student IRTA Stipend Levels for All Localities

Education Level Completed Monthly Stipend
High School Before Graduation $2,530
After Graduation $2,840
Undergraduate After 1 year $3,010
After 2 years $3,150
After 3 years or > $3,310
Graduate Less than 1 year $3,480
After 1 year $3,660
After 2 years $3,910
After 3 years or > $4,190

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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