This Section is devoted to Postdoctoral Training Programs for U.S.-trained and foreign graduates of Ph.D., M.D., or dual degree programs (such as combined M.D.-Ph.D.) who seek an intensive basic or clinical research experience of two years or more. The information contained here is most relevant to:
- Graduate Students and M.D.-Ph.D. candidates entering their "first postdoc" training period or
- Current Postdoctoral Fellows looking for a "second postdoc" to broaden their research credentials and expand the scope of their technical expertise.
The following categories of Postdoctoral Training Programs at NIDDK offer a wide array of scientific, research, and career development opportunities (click on the links below for detailed information regarding program descriptions, eligibility criteria, stipends, and benefits):
- Identifying a Laboratory and Mentor/Principal Investigator
- Forwarding a Curriculum Vitae and Other Supporting Documents
- Interviews
- Visas
Orientation Guides and Checklists
- Documentation Checklist for Appointment
- Obtaining a Visa (for Non-U.S. Citizens)
- Contacting the Fellowship Office
- Buddy System
- Arranging a Place to Live
- Medical/Health Insurance
- Family Considerations
- Financial Arrangements
- Packing Luggage
- Transportation from Airports to NIH
General Orientation Information
Job-Related Requirements
- Contacting your Principal Investigator and Laboratory
- NIH Identification (ID) Badge
- Direct Deposit Form (ACH Form)
- Health Insurance Coverage
- OMS Medical Examination
- E-mail Accounts and Computer Access
- Telephone
- Parking Permits and Transhare
- NIH Library
- Training Courses
Personal Matters
- Opening Bank and Checking Accounts
- Obtaining a Driver's License/Getting a Car
- Fitness Facilities
- Social Activities
- Taxes
After Settling in, What to Keep in Mind (Years 1-3 and Beyond)
- International Services Branch
- Visas
- Obtaining a Social Security Number
- Taxes for Visiting Scientists
- Special Associations
- Fogarty International Center