Excused Absence with Stipend
Trainees do not earn annual or sick leave. However, they are excused for: 1) Federal holidays, 2) ill-health, 3) personal emergencies, and 4) vacations when awards are for more than 90 days.
For vacations, two weeks excused absence is suggested and the number of days should be prorated for Traineeships of 90 days or less.
Six weeks of excused absence will be granted for the birth or adoption of a child or other family health care. In addition, Institutes must excuse absence to accommodate a trainee's military obligations, as for example, active duty, active duty training, and inactive duty training not to exceed six weeks per year.
Preceptors may exercise discretion in granting additional short absences (less than a week per year) as they deem appropriate. More extended absences must be approved by the Institute's Scientific Director.
Intramural Research Training Award(IRTA)Manual Chapters
