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Postdoctoral
Training at NHLBI
Stipends
and Support
Postdoctoral trainees at the NHLBI may be funded
for up to 5 years, including a competitive stipend and medical
benefits. US Citizens and Permanent Residents are paid through the
Intramural Research and Training Act ("IRTA Fellows") while foreign
fellows are considered "Visiting Fellows". Through the Division of
International Services, NIH offers visa assistance for
foreign-trained applicants. The stipend
levels are the same and are subject to yearly adjustment. Fellows with
their own financial support from outside organizations are also welcome
to apply. The Office of Education staff is available to assist
applicants seeking outside or additional support.
Outstanding NHLBI Fellows can be nominated for Lenfant Fellowships after two years at
NHLBI. These competitive fellowships provide for a 10% increase
in stipend for the duration of the fellow's career at NHLBI.
The NHLBI Intramural Program is a participant in
the K99/R00 Pathway to Independence grant program and the K22 Career
Transition Award Program. These NIH grants are for exceptionally
qualified fellows and provide support for up to 2 years of training in
the intramural program of NHBLI followed by support for an additional
three years as an independent researcher at at academic institution
(not NIH). They are competitive grants that are evaluated for
scientific and technical merit by an appropriate peer review group
convened by the NHLBI. Eligibility for the K22 is restricted to
U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents. The K99 is open to all
NHLBI Fellows with less than 5 years of postdoctoral experience.
Further information about the K99/R00 award is available at the NIH
Grants Web Site.
Last modified: November 3, 2006
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