Benefits & Services for High School Training

Benefits and Other Compensation

Explore child and family care programs available to the NIH community. Eligibility may vary per program.

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Enroll in NIDDK-provided insurance plans for yourself and family if needed.

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Earn a stipend based on prior experience. Stipends increase with annual renewal.

Receive subsidized public transportation in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. This is not available in Arizona.

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Professional Development, Conferences, and Leadership Opportunities

Celebrate your research with other NIDDK fellows at an on-campus conference hosted by NIDDK trainees. Present posters and talks, compete for travel awards, and attend a workshop to explore career options. Trainees in Phoenix, Arizona may receive travel assistance to attend.

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Connect with other scientists while increasing your comfort in speaking English.

Research Education

Access NIDDK cores and support services for your research. Leverage technical expertise and instruments for clinical studies, animal research, mass spectroscopy, genomics, imaging, and other specializations.

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Continue your education with academic programs, interactive workshops, and teaching resources from a non-profit organization located at NIH.

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Access the NIH's biomedical research library that offers free, comprehensive training on bioinformatics, systematic reviews, and writing and editing.

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Community

Join a supportive space for community connection based on your various identities and interests.

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Join peers with common research interests to sponsor events, mentor junior scientists, and share the latest research techniques and information.

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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.

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Training Support Offices

Meet one-on-one with our staff for assistance with grant applications, graduate and medical school advising, career counseling, conflict resolution support, individual development plan review, and more.

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Find NIH-wide resources for benefits, wellbeing, and planning for your training experience.

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Last Reviewed September 2024