Skip Navigation
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Your Environment. Your Health.

Excused Leave

Fellows' Career Development

Excused Leave

Fellows' Career Development

Couple looking at an ipad
Excused Leave
Handbooks and Resources
Outside Activities
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Travel Policies
Vacation and Holiday

(Source: NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education)

Leave of Absence Request

If you are an IRTA/CRTA or Visiting Fellow, your stipend may continue for up to 12 weeks of absence for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child or other family health care. In addition, ICs must excuse absences to accommodate a trainee’s military obligations, i.e., active duty, active duty training, and inactive duty training Not to Exceed (NTE) six weeks per year. Additional absence without stipend can be requested.

For more vacation, leave and holiday information

What if I need additional family leave beyond 12 weeks?

The NIH Intramural program has developed a policy to allow postdoctoral fellows several options for increasing flexibility and temporarily reducing effort while remaining connected to their research and the NIH community during times of intense family needs. Read more about the flexible arrangement options in this policy, termed "Keep the Thread."

Related Topics

Excused Leave
Handbooks and Resources
Outside Activities
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Travel Policies
Vacation and Holiday

Quick Links

Back
to Top