Research Fellows Training/Appointment Mechanisms
Research Fellows are doctoral level scientists appointed to time-limited fellowships during which they perform laboratory or population-based biomedical research relevant to the program's needs.
Title 42 |
Commissioned Corps |
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Research Fellow |
Fellow |
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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 post-doctoral training mechanism for research MDs, PhDs or dentists. Intent is to provide developmental experience and training in biomedical research pertinent to NIH needs. |
Uniformed mechanism for limited tour 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. |
Rank of 03 or 04 is based on the officer rather than the position. |
Qualifications |
Fellows: MD, PhD, or DDS. Fellows may present with 0-8 years of post-doctoral experience relevant to the position. Senior Fellows typically have 10 or more years post-doctoral experience. Foreign graduates: ECFMG or NBME certification |
Must be degreed as a Medical Officer, Dentist or other health professional. 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 and resident aliens VP: nonresident alien with an employment visa. |
US citizens |
Tier 1: $39,680 - $70,379 Tier 2: $70,380 - $81,239 Tier 3: $81,240 - $92,203 Tier Ranges specified in NIH T42 Pay Model. effective 12/21/04.
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Pay Grade:
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Supplemental Pay Mechanisms |
Recruitment or retention incentives of up to 25% of base pay. For Physicians PCA (Physicians Comparability Allowance) Maximum amounts:
*Amounts above $20,000 must meet mission-specific criteria. |
BAS: $2,103 BAH: varies For Physicians:
Other occupation or position-specific "special pays" may be payable. See Commissioned Corps Bulletin Vol. XVII, No. 1, dated January 2005 |
Aggregate Annual Pay Limitation |
EX-1 (currently $) except in cases where the Director of NIH has approved a higher rate. |
None specified |