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Why Volunteer

Clinical studies are vital to developing new vaccines and treatments that ease human suffering and save lives. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is constantly looking for healthy people (ages 18 to 70) who are willing to volunteer their time and work closely with us to evaluate new treatments and prevention methods. When you volunteer, you do the following:

  • Help people who are suffering from chronic, serious, or life-threatening illnesses
  • Contribute to the advancement of medicine
  • Provide researchers with important scientific information in a safe and confidential environment
  • Receive financial compensation for your time

Featured Clinical Studies

Albinterferon Study

See if a new treatment can improve the current low cure rate of HCV among HCV/HIV coinfected patients.

Lyme Disease Studies

Warm weather brings outdoor fun, but also the risk of tick bites, which can cause Lyme disease. If you suspect that you have Lyme disease, you may be eligible to participate in an NIAID research study.

Vaccine Research

Healthy volunteers can help the NIAID Vaccine Research Center (VRC) evaluate vaccines against HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and other diseases.

See Active Clinical Trials

Find a Clinical Study

Browse all studies conducted at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, or check out NIAID's HIV and Emerging Infections Program at the NIH Clinical Center for specific studies.

You can also browse a list of NIAID-funded studies conducted nationwide.

Learn More about NIH Clinical Studies

  • Understanding National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Trials
  • NIH Healthy Volunteer Program
  • NIH Investigator Resources

  • Guidance regarding HIV anti-retroviral treatment in developing countries
  • Policy on Research Involving Human Subjects

  • Learn More about NIH Clinical Studies

  • Understanding National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Trials
  • NIH Healthy Volunteer Program
  • NIH Investigator Resources

  • Guidance regarding HIV anti-retroviral treatment in developing countries
  • Policy on Research Involving Human Subjects