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Stipend/Salary

NIH Summer Internship Program

Student, teacher, and faculty salaries/stipends range is competitive and will be commensurate with individual education/experience levels. Proof of health insurance is required; however, insurance is not offered/ provided by the institute.

One of two hiring mechanisms may be used in the annual Summers' temporary appointments:

  • an "Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA)" which is a monthly stipend award paid in arrears or
  • a "General Schedule (GS)" appointment which is paid by an hourly rate every two weeks

Student IRTA Stipend Levels for All Localities - effective May 1, 2023

Education Level Completed Monthly Stipend
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

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