Benefits & Services for Early Career Investigator Employment
NIDDK makes available various benefits and services to its early career investigators.
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Benefits and Other Compensation
Explore child and family care programs available to the NIH community. Eligibility may vary per program.
More About Child and Family CareEnroll in health, life, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and apply for long term care insurance for yourself and family.
More About InsuranceAccrue 13 or more days of personal leave and 13 days of sick leave annually. Enjoy 11 Federal holidays annually. If eligible, participate in the NIH leave bank for additional leave if you or your family experience a medical emergency.
More About LeaveParticipate in the Basic Benefit Plan, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) to set yourself up for success post-retirement.
More About RetirementEarn a salary based on experience and performance.
Receive subsidized public transportation in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. This is not available in Arizona.
More About Subsidized Public Transporation (Transhare)Professional Development, Conferences, and Leadership Opportunities
Celebrate NIDDK fellows’ research at an on-campus conference hosted by NIDDK trainees. Attend and give talks and browse posters. Staff in Phoenix, Arizona do not receive travel assistance to attend.
More About Annual NIDDK Fellows ConferenceConnect with other scientists while increasing your comfort in speaking English.
Attend an NIH-wide research showcase comprising lectures, workshops, and poster sessions by fellows and investigators at NIDDK and other institutes.
More About NIH Research FestivalTeach and mentor junior scientists, lead a summer journal club, learn teaching strategies and techniques, serve as a mentor in the NIDDK Distinguished Postbaccalaureate Scholars Program.
More About Teaching and MentoringResearch Education
Continue your education with academic programs, interactive workshops, and teaching resources from a non-profit organization located at NIH.
More About Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES)Access the NIH's biomedical research library that offers free, comprehensive training on bioinformatics, systematic reviews, and writing and editing.
More About NIH LibraryCommunity
Network with peers at a monthly seminar that is organized by NIDDK trainees. The seminar highlights the diversity, equity, and inclusion work of exceptional scientists and clinicians inside and outside of NIH.
More About Trainees Recognizing Excellence and Diversity in Science (TREaDS)Join peers with common research interests to sponsor events, mentor junior scientists, and share the latest research techniques and information.
More About Scientific Interest Groups