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Working at NIEHS

Fellows' Career Development

Working at NIEHS

Fellows' Career Development

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Benefits

Fellows at NIEHS enjoy a wide range of benefits, positioning NIEHS as a top place to conduct a fellowship. Learn more about some of these benefits below.

Childcare

Learn about the accredited, sustainable childcare facility located on-site at the NIEHS | EPA campus.

Financial

Learn about banking and mortgage loan options available to fellows through the NIH Credit Union.

Healthcare

The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES) fully covers healthcare premiums for fellows and their families. Learn more about the healthcare plan.

Relocating

Discover tips for planning a move to North Carolina.

Stipend

Learn more about the highly competitive stipends that NIEHS fellows receive.

Policies and Guidelines

Fellows enjoy a wide range of opportunities at NIEHS. Learn more about the policies and guidelines associated with these opportunities. Visiting Fellows can find helpful information on the NIH Division of International Services webpage.

NOTE:

In order to be approved for logical and physical access to NIH facilities and systems, candidates must be able to pass a Federal background check, using Standard Form-85.
Note: Section 14 of the form asks “In the last year, have you used, possessed, supplied, or manufactured illegal drugs?” The question pertains to the illegal use of drugs or controlled substances in accordance with Federal laws, even though permissible under state laws.

Excused Leave

NIEHS offers fellows 12 weeks of paid excused leave and additional flexible leave options if needed.

Handbooks and Resources

Find the answers to many policy-related questions in OITE’s comprehensive handbooks and resources.

Outside Activities

Learn about outside activities, such as teaching a class, that fellows may be able to participate in.

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

NIH requires a minimum of 8 hours RCR training over the course of your fellowship.

Travel Policies

Learn about travel policies for NIEHS fellows.

Vacation and Holiday

Learn about the vacation and holiday policies for NIEHS fellows.

Types of Fellowships

NIEHS has various fellowship opportunities for undergraduate students through recent doctoral degree recipients. Learn about the different training programs here.

NOTE: Due to the extended nature of the SARS-Cov-2/COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of Intramural Research has modified the extension policy for trainees including IRTAs, CRTAs, Visiting Fellows, Research Fellows and Clinical Fellows: Extension Exceptions for Non-FTE Trainees for COVID-19.

Graduate Students

Predoctoral training for students conducting their research in a university partnership with NIEHS.

Medical Students

Training for current medical students in the NIEHS Medical Research Scholars Program.

Postbaccalaureate Program

Training for recent college graduates planning to attend graduate or professional school.

Postdoctoral Program

Postdoctoral training for recent doctoral degree recipients.

Summer Internship Program

Training internship for students to conduct research during the summer with NIH investigators.

Undergraduate

Training for undergraduate students enrolled in local universities.
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