2009 Stipend Table for NLM Trainees
NLM trainees and fellows receive stipends as a subsistence allowance to help
defray living expenses during the training experience. The awards are not provided
as a condition of employment with either the Federal government or the sponsoring
institution. The stipend level for the first year is determined by the number
of full years of relevant post-degree experience at the time the award is issued
(not at the time of activation). Relevant experience may include research (including
research in industry), teaching, clinical duties, or other time spent in full-time
employment in a health-related field.
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Predoc stipends – beginning July 1, 2009
First year of NLM support, regardless of experience: $20,976 for any bachelor’s
degree or master’s degree in any field, the same as year 1 NRSA level. Stipend
increases by 5% each year. A total of 5 years of NLM trainee support is permitted,
which can include up to 3 postdoc years. However, a postdoc slot must be available
if a trainee is moving from predoc to postdoc.
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NLM Model |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Year 5 |
Predoc
(any Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) |
$20,976 |
$22,025 |
$23,126 |
$24,282 |
$25,496 |
Previously appointed predoctoral trainees from prior budget periods will continue to receive a 5% increase per year.
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Postdoc stipends
First year of support: based on prior years of postdoc experience. Each subsequent year of support: add one year of experience. No additional cost of living increase. Up to 3 years of NLM support is permitted for a postdoc. NLM trainees are exempt from NRSA payback requirement. For MDs, internship/residency counts as qualifying experience.
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NLM Model |
Years of postdoc experience |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7(+) |
Postdoc |
$37,368 |
$39,360 |
$42,204 |
$43,860 |
$45,504 |
47,460 |
$49,344 |
$51,552 |
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Added Trainee Support Provided by NLM
- Added Trainee Support Provided by NLM
- Tuition: up to $16,000 per year
- Travel: $2,000 per year
- Health Insurance: $2,000 per year
- F&A: 8% of stipend+travel+TRE; tuition & health insurance excluded
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