Predoctoral Fellowships

This Section is devoted to Predoctoral Training Programs that lead to the awarding of a Ph.D. degree by affiliated colleges and universities. The information contained here is most relevant to:

1. College Undergraduates interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in the biological/physical sciences and
   
   
2. Graduate Students currently enrolled in Ph.D.-granting programs at colleges, universities, and medical schools around the world who are seeking to do their thesis work in the research laboratory of an NIDDK investigator who will serve as a mentor or co-mentor.

The following types of Predoctoral Training Programs at NIDDK offer a wide array of scientific, research, and career development opportunities (click on the links below for detailed information regarding program descriptions, eligibility criteria, stipends, and benefits):

Intramural Research Training Awards (IRTA) -Predoctoral Fellowships
Graduate Partnerships Program

Stipends and Benefits

Mentoring

If Interested in Joining NIDDK

Identifying a Laboratory and Mentor/Principal Investigator
Forwarding a Curriculum Vitae and Other Supporting Documents
Interviews Visas

Preparing to Come to NIDDK

Orientation Guides and Checklists
Documentation Checklist for Appointment
Obtaining a Visa (for Non-U.S. Citizens)
Contacting the Fellowship Office
Buddy System
Arranging a Place to Live
Medical/Health Insurance
Family Considerations
Financial Arrangements
Packing Luggage
Transportation from Airports to NIH

General Orientation Information

Fellow Guides
Housing
Taxes
Social Security Administration
Maps
Parking, Commuting and Transportation
Driver's Licenses and Vehicle Registration
Airports
Entertainment
Newspapers
Child Care
Medical Care Information
Where to Turn for Help

First Things to do After Arriving

Job-Related Requirements
Contacting your Principal Investigator and Laboratory
NIH Identification (ID) Badge
Direct Deposit Form (ACH Form)
Health Insurance Coverage
OMS Medical Examination
E-mail Accounts and Computer Access
Telephone
Parking Permits and Transhare
NIH Library
Training Courses

Personal Matters
Opening Bank and Checking Accounts
Obtaining a Driver's License/Getting a Car
Fitness Facilities
Social Activities
Taxes

After Settling in, What to Keep in Mind (Years 1-3 and Beyond)

NIH Graduate Student Council

Pre-IRTA Website

Training Courses

Research and Scientific Resources
NIDDK Intramural Research
Links to Searchable Databases
Conference Schedules
Special Interest Groups
Listservs
Technology Transfer
Libraries
Clinical Research
Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES)
Office of Animal Care and Use
NIH Intramural Research News

Planning for the Future: the Next Step (Career Development Opportunities)

Science's Next Wave
Grants and Awards
NIDDK Workshops and Brown Bag Lunch Sessions
NIH Office of Education: Survival Skills Workshops
Advice and Guidance, Networking Contacts, Faculty Advisors
Employment Opportunities

Items Requiring Special Attention by Visiting Fellows and Foreign Scientists

International Services Branch
Visas
Obtaining a Social Security Number
Taxes for Visiting Scientists
Special Associations
Fogarty International Center