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About NIAID 

Who We Are and What We Do

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. For more than 50 years, NIAID research has led to new therapies, vaccines, diagnostic tests, and other technologies that have improved the health of millions of people in the United States and around the world. Read more About NIAID including planning, budget, and history.

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Working at NIAID 

Scientific Jobs

A talented and diverse workforce is NIAID's greatest asset, and we are always seeking qualified candidates to help us make a difference in the lives of millions. At NIAID, you can advance your career and work with talented investigators committed to improving global health in the 21st century.  Browse all Scientific Jobs.

Fellowships and Training

Students interested in careers in biomedical research can take advantage of many training and educational opportunities. Browse all Training in NIAID Labs.

Postdocs can browse current NIAID Postdoctoral Fellowship openings and apply to open positions on-line.

 

Director Anthony S. Fauci, MD 

Since1984, Dr. Fauci has been the Director of NIAID, where he oversees an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria and illness from potential agents of bioterrorism. NIAID also supports research on transplantation and immune-related illnesses, including autoimmune disorders, asthma and allergies.

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See Also

Watch the NIAID Recruitment Video.
NIAID recruitment video screen capture

NIAID Recruitment Brochure (PDF)

NIAID Labs


Highlights 

The Edge of Discovery: A Portrait of NIAID (PDF)

FY 2010 Budget Congressional Justification (PDF)

NIAID 2007 Fact Book (PDF, 7.9MB)

Selected NIAID Science Advances, 2009 (PDF)


See Also

Watch the NIAID Recruitment Video.
NIAID recruitment video screen capture

NIAID Recruitment Brochure (PDF)

NIAID Labs


Highlights 

The Edge of Discovery: A Portrait of NIAID (PDF)

FY 2010 Budget Congressional Justification (PDF)

NIAID 2007 Fact Book (PDF, 7.9MB)

Selected NIAID Science Advances, 2009 (PDF)