Come back to research!

Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers (called Re-Entry Supplements) are administrative supplements given to existing NIH research grants to support full- or part-time research by women or men returning to the scientific workforce.

NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) support individuals with high potential to re-enter an active research career after an interruption for family responsibilities or other qualifying circumstances. The purpose of these supplements is to encourage such individuals to re-enter research careers within the missions of all the program areas of NIH ICs (see the Table of IC-Specific Information, Requirements, and Staff Contacts for more details).

The program is designed to bring a scientist's existing research skills and knowledge up-to-date so that by the end of the supplement period, the scientist will be in a position to apply for a career development (K) award, a research award (R), or some other form of research support. For information on eligibility and eligibility circumstances see Section III. Eligibility Information under “3. Additional Information on Eligibility.”

Special Note: Because NIH ICs may have varying degrees of flexibility in interpreting and implementing the Re-entry program, potential applicants should consult with the contact at the NIH awarding component at the earliest possible stage to discuss his or her unique situation (see Table of IC-Specific Information, Requirements, and Staff Contacts).

Award criteria include:

• Full participation in the research project

• An opportunity to update and enhance research skills

• A carefully-planned mentoring program developed by the mentor and the awardee

ORWH, participating NIH ICs, and the Office of Dietary Supplements support this unique research supplement program to promote re-entry into biomedical and behavioral research careers. Candidates who held a postdoctoral or faculty position at the time they left active research are eligible to apply. View the program announcement (PA-18-592) for more information or visit the web pages of participating ICs:

For more information about the Re-Entry into Biomedical Research Careers Program, contact the ORWH office: 301-402-1770.