Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIH?
The NIH, or the National Institutes of Health, is the world's largest biomedical research institution. NIH seeks to improve health by conducting research in its own laboratories and by funding the research of other scientists throughout the United States and around the world.
The NIH, headquartered in a suburb of Washington, D.C., is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, an agency of the Federal Government.
If selected, will i receive the full $20,000?
How many scholarships do you award?
In addition to the minimum requirements, what do you look for in applicants?
What is considered a "disadvantage background"?
What if i don't meet this definition of "disadvantaged background"?
Federal regulations prevent us from considering applicants who do not meet the above definition of disadvantaged background; however, NIH offers other training programs that do not require students to be disadvantaged. For information on all of NIH's training programs, visit http://www.training.nih.gov.
MAY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS APPLY?
UGSP recipients are Federal employees during their training at the NIH and must be eligible for Federal employment. In general, only U.S. citizens and nationals are eligible for Federal employment.