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Intramural Research Training Award

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

What is Intramural Research Training Award?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Intramural Research Training Award are established for recent college graduates who are planning to apply to graduate or professional (medical/dental/pharmacy) school. This program provides an opportunity to spend one or two years performing full-time research at the NIH.

Administration

Intramural Research Training Award is administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and intend to apply to graduate or professional school during your tenure in the program. You also must meet one of the following:

  • A college graduatewho received their bachelor's degrees less than 3 years prior to the date they begin the program.
  • An individuals who is more than 3 years past the receipt of their bachelor's degree but received a master's degree less than 6 months before they begin the program.
  • Individuals who meet criterion (1) and/or (2) who have been accepted into graduate, other doctoral, or medical school programs and who have written permission from their school to delay entrance for up to one year to pursue a biomedical research project at the NIH.

For detailed eligibility requirements, please visit thePostbac Intramural Research Training Awardpage.

Application Details

What is the application process for Intramural Research Training Award?

To apply online, please visit the Program Application page.

For more information on the application procedure, please visit the program page.

How to Apply

Application Information

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