2008-2009 NIH IRTA/Visiting Fellow Trainee Stipends

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Note: The stipends below are effective May 1, 2008. Postdoctoral stipends (Table 1) are increased by 1.0% for the bottom and 4.4% for the top of each range (rounded to the nearest $100) over 2007-2008 levels. The stipends listed in Tables 2 through 4 represent a 4.4% increase across the board (rounded to the nearest $100) over 2007-2008 levels. Student stipends (Table 5) are unchanged from 2007-2008.

Table 1

POSTDOCTORAL IRTA and VISITING FELLOW STIPEND RANGES for ALL AREAS - EXCEPT North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK)

EXPERIENCE	INITIAL STIPEND**	SECOND YEAR**	THIRD YEAR**	FOURTH YEAR**	FIFTH YEAR**
0-1 Yr.	$41,200-$47,200	$41,200-$50,300	$41,800-$53,300	$44,000-$57,000	$46,300-$60,000
1-2 Yrs.	$41,200-$50,300	$41,800-$53,300	$44,000-$57,000	$46,300-$60,000	$48,400-$63,100
2-3 Yrs.	$41,800-$53,300	$44,000-$57,000	$46,300-$60,000	$48,400-$63,100	$50,500-$66,100
3-4 Yrs.	$44,000-$57,000	$46,300-$60,000	$48,400-$63,100	$50,500-$66,100	$53,200-$69,000
4-5 Yrs.	$46,300-$60,000	$48,400-$63,100	$50,500-$66,100	$53,200-$69,000	$55,300-$72,900
5-6 Yrs.*	$48,400-$63,100	$50,500-$66,100	$53,200-$69,000	$55,300-$72,900	$57,600-$75,700
6-7 Yrs.*	$50,500-$66,100	$53,200-$69,000	$55,300-$72,900	$57,600-$75,700	$59,700-$78,700

* Stipend credit permitted for up to 2 additional years of postdoctoral experience not oriented toward research (i.e., clinical training for physicians).

** Stipend increases of up to $2,000 per annum permitted, BUT where warranted, increments can be larger provided they do not exceed the appropriate range or exceptional step.

POSTDOCTORAL IRTA and VISITING FELLOW STIPEND RANGES for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK) - Effective 05/01/08

EXPERIENCE	INITIAL STIPEND**	SECOND YEAR**	THIRD YEAR**	FOURTH YEAR**	FIFTH YEAR**
0-1 Yr.	$37,600-$47,200	$41,200-$50,300	$41,800-$53,300	$44,000-$57,000	$46,300-$60,000
1-2 Yrs.	$37,600-$50,300	$41,800-$53,300	$44,000-$57,000	$46,300-$60,000	$48,400-$63,100
2-3 Yrs.	$41,800-$53,300	$44,000-$57,000	$46,300-$60,000	$48,400-$63,100	$50,500-$66,100
3-4 Yrs.	$44,000-$57,000	$46,300-$60,000	$48,400-$63,100	$50,500-$66,100	$53,200-$69,000
4-5 Yrs.	$46,300-$60,000	$48,400-$63,100	$50,500-$66,100	$53,200-$69,000	$55,300-$72,900
5-6 Yrs.*	$48,400-$63,100	$50,500-$66,100	$53,200-$69,000	$55,300-$72,900	$57,600-$75,700
6-7 Yrs.*	$50,500-$66,100	$53,200-$69,000	$55,300-$72,900	$57,600-$75,700	$59,700-$78,700

* Stipend credit permitted for up to 2 additional years of postdoctoral experience not oriented toward research (i.e., clinical training for physicians).

** Stipend increases of up to $2,000 per annum permitted, BUT where warranted, increments can be larger provided they do not exceed the appropriate range or exceptional step.

Table 2

PREDOCTORAL IRTA and VISITING FELLOW STIPEND LEVELS for ALL AREAS -
Discretionary* for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK)

YEARS of POSTBACCALAUREATE EDUCATION OR TRAINING COMPLETED UPON ACTIVATION of AWARD**	INITIAL STIPEND	SECOND YEAR	THIRD YEAR	FOURTH YEAR	FIFTH YEAR
0-1 Year	$26,500	$28,200	$29,600	$31,500	$32,800
1-2 Years	$28,200	$29,600	$31,500	$32,800	$34,000
2-3 Years	$29,600	$31,500	$32,800	$34,000	$34,000
>3 Years	$31,500	$32,800	$34,000	$34,000	$34,000

* These stipend levels are discretionary in North Carolina, Montana, and Arizona. However, if used, these levels must be applied to all trainees and not applied on a case-by-case basis. Otherwise levels below should be used. Stipends not to exceed $34,000.

** Postbaccalaureate education or training completed upon activation of award can include only postbaccalaureate training in an NIH laboratory, or relevant professional medical or graduate school enrollment. If trainee has, e.g., 1 year plus 3 months of education or training, he/she should receive the 1-2 year stipend.

PREDOCTORAL IRTA and VISITING FELLOW MINIMUM STIPEND LEVELS for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK)

YEARS OF POSTBACCALAUREATE EDUCATION OR TRAINING COMPLETED UPON ACTIVATION OF AWARD**	INITIAL STIPEND	SECOND YEAR	THIRD YEAR	FOURTH YEAR	FIFTH YEAR
0-1 Year	$24,100	$25,500	$27,100	$28,600	$29,900
1-2 Years	$25,500	$27,100	$28,600	$29,900	$31,200
2-3 Years	$27,100	$28,600	$29,900	$31,200	$31,200
> 3 Years	$28,600	$29,900	$31,200	$31,200	$31,200

* Stipends not to exceed $31,200.

** Postbaccalaureate education or training completed upon activation of award can only include postbaccalaureate training in an NIH laboratory, or relevant professional medical or graduate school enrollment. If someone has, e.g., 1 year plus 3 months of education or trainng, he/she should receive the 1-2 year stipend.

Table 3

POSTBACCALAUREATE IRTA STIPEND LEVELS for ALL AREAS
Discretionary * for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE	INITIAL STIPEND	SECOND YEAR
0-1 Year	$25,500	$27,200
1-2 Years	$27,200	$28,500

POSTBACCALAUREATE IRTA MINIMUM STIPEND LEVELS for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK)

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE	INITIAL STIPEND	SECOND YEAR
0-1 Year	$23,200	$24,600
1-2 Years	$24,600	$26,000

Table 4

TECHNICAL IRTA STIPEND LEVELS for ALL AREAS -
Discretionary * for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK)

DEGREE	YEARS OF EXPERIENCE	INITIAL STIPEND	SECOND YEAR	THIRD YEAR
BACHELOR'S	0-1 Year	$25,500	$27,200	$28,500
	1-2 Years	$27,200	$28,500	$29,800
	2-3 Years	$28,500	$29,800	$31,100
MASTER'S	0-1 Year	$31,700	$33,500	$35,100
	1-2 Years	$33,500	$35,100	$35,500
	2-3 Years	$35,100	$35,500	$35,500

* These stipend levels are discretionary in North Carolina, Montana, and Arizona. However, if used, these levels must be applied to all trainees and not applied on a case-by-case basis. Otherwise, levels below should be used. Stipends not to exceed $35,500.

TECHNICAL IRTA MINIMUM STIPEND LEVELS for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK)

DEGREE	YEARS OF EXPERIENCE	INITIAL STIPEND	SECOND YEAR	THIRD YEAR
BACHELOR'S	0-1 Year	$23,200	$24,600	$26,000
	1-2 Years	$24,600	$26,000	$27,400
	2-3 Years	$26,000	$27,400	$28,500
MASTER'S	0-1 Year	$28,900	$30,400	$31,700
	1-2 Years	$30,400	$31,700	$32,300
	2-3 Years	$31,700	$32,300	$32,300

Stipends not to exceed $32,300.

Table 5

STUDENT IRTA STIPEND LEVELS for ALL AREAS
Discretionary * for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK)

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL COMPLETED**		MONTHLY STIPEND
HIGH SCHOOL	Before Graduation	$1,700
	After Graduation	$1,900
UNDERGRADUATE	After 1 Year	$2,000
	After 2 Years	$2,100
	After 3 Years or >	$2,200
GRADUATE	Less than 1 Year	$2,300
	After 1 Year	$2,600
	After 2 Years	$2,900
	After 3 Years or >	$3,100

** Stipends will be based upon the amount of education completed at the time the Traineeship begins.

STUDENT IRTA MINIMUM STIPEND LEVELS for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix-NIDDK)

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL COMPLETED*		MONTHLY STIPEND
HIGH SCHOOL	Before Graduation	$1,300
	After Graduation	$1,700
UNDERGRADUATE	After 1 Year	$1,900
	After 2 Years	$2,000
	After 3 Years or >	$2,100
GRADUATE	Less than 1 Year	$2,200
	After 1 Year	$2,300
	After 2 Years	$2,600
	After 3 Years or >	$2,900

* Stipends will be based upon the amount of education completed at the time the Traineeship begins.

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