Clinical Fellows Training/Appointment Mechanisms

Title 42

Commissioned Corps

NIH Personnel System Titles

Clinical Fellow

Fellow

Appointment Type

Indefinite appointment, up to 5 years with renewal(s) available.

Eight year overall limitation applies.

Limited tour only (time limited). Ten years is an absolute overall limitation for program limited tour of duty.

Program Provisions

Non-tenured, non-permanent postdoctoral training mechanism for clinical MDs or dentists. Intent is to provide developmental experience and training in biomedical research pertinent to NIH needs.

Uniformed mechanism for non-tenured, non-permanent employment of MDs or dentists. Intent is to provide developmental experience and training in biomedical research pertinent to NIH needs.

Grade Structure

Positions are ungraded but are normally equivalent to the GS-13 or above.

Rank of 03 or 04 is based on the officer rather than the position.

Qualifications

MD, or DDS or doctoral-level health professional degree. Fellows may present 0-8 years of postdoctoral experience relevant to the position.

Foreign graduates: ECFMG or NBME certification

Must be degreed as a Medical Officer or Dentist or other health professional and be licensed. Fellows may present 0-8 years of additional education and experience relevant to the position.

Type of Service

Civilian positions in the excepted service.

Uniformed health professionals.

Citizenship

D: US citizens or resident aliens

VP: nonresident alien with an employment visa.

US citizens

Base Pay Rates

PG Year Ranges are specified in NIH T42 Pay Model, effective 8/04.

Pay Grade:

• 0-3: $36,226 - $58,936
• 0-4: $41202 - $68,796

Supplemental Pay Mechanisms

Recruitment or retention incentives of up to 25% of base pay.

For Physicians PCA (Physicians Comparability Allowance)
Maximum amounts:

• $14,000 for less than 2 years government service;
  
• $30,000* for 2 or more years of government service

*Amounts above $20,000 must meet mission-specific criteria.

BAS: $2,006

BAH: varies

For Physicians:

• RSP: $15,000
• VSP: $5,000- $12,000
• BCP: $2,500 - $6,000
• MRB: $2,000 - $14,000

For Dentists:

• VSP: $3,000- $12,000
• BCP: $2,500 - $6,000
• ASP: $4,000 - $15,000
• MRB: $3,000 - $14,000
• Accession Bonus: $30,000

Aggregate Annual Pay Limitation

EX-1 (currently $175,700) except in cases where the Director of NIH has approved a higher rate.

None specified